Southern Screamer (Chauna torquata)
It is found in southeastern Peru, northern Bolivia, Paraguay, southern Brazil, Uruguay and northern Argentina. Its diet consists of plants stems, seeds, leaves, and, rarely, small animals. - Captive.
Please look at my website bobswildlife.co.uk. There is a photo of a Fallow Deer. And a Pink footed Goose by Dave Key in the 'Guest photographer.
Interesting bird.. Many thanks for sharing..
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure Ana.
Deletea dramatic, and cool-looking bird.
ReplyDeleteYes R Mac, a cool-looking bird.
DeleteThat's a stunning bird Bob. Love the detail in the feathers. Makes for some very nice shots.
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteStunning and good looking bird, but it is also a devil!!
Awesome pics!
Warm greetings,
Maria
Hi Maria, it is a good looking bird, but not a devil, it makes a hairy noise.
DeleteWhat a gorgeous bird! Wonderful photos!
ReplyDeleteFrom what I see it seems to be rather like a Pheasant or a Grouse. From your title and his name, I can only imagine what a sound he must make.
ReplyDeleteHola Bob,grandes fotos de esta bella y curiosa ave.Un saludo
ReplyDeleteWOW! What a bird! A strange bird. Greetings
ReplyDeleteHi Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful looking and striking bird, beautiful eye but a scary looking beak.
Some superb images.
All the best, John.
Hi John, it is a waist length, that makes it so scary.
DeleteCrazy bird, half hawk, half chicken!
ReplyDeleteWhat an incredible looking bird. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteStrange looking EC, thank you.
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ReplyDeleteA beautiful bird. Gorgeous!!!!!!
Thank you very much Pawanna.
DeleteLovely shots Bob.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Southern Screamer - I thought that was Judge Roy Moore.
ReplyDeleteYour are right David, Roy Moore IS the Southern Screamer, ha ha ha.
DeleteYour title says it all! That bird is a Bond villain.
ReplyDeleteBob, nicely shot! It looks a bit prehistoric to me! Interesting bird!
ReplyDeleteNice looking bird, the last photo is nice.
ReplyDeleteSplendid plumage!
ReplyDeletereally cool bird
ReplyDeleteI like that face--I think I have to look in google to see if I can find the sound of that bird.
ReplyDeleteSuper captures of a very strange-looking bird, Bob! Your excellent images got me searching the internet for more information on these birds - fascinating! Best wishes - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThanks Richard.
DeleteWOW!! Awesome captures and beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteHello, Bob! I would love to hear this bird scream. Beautiful photos and bird. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Amazing shot. Beautiful red head, black like belt in the neck.Lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow - fabulous!
ReplyDeleteA magnificent looking bird. I have not seen before.
ReplyDeleteBob, this is a very beautiful and interesting bird.
ReplyDeleteThey must have a large span of wings.
Very beautiful bird. Majestic.
ReplyDeleteI've heard a few people who could qualify for that name. "Southern Screamer" indeed. The bird is prettier than they are >>> and nicer too I bet.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness, what an interesting bird, beautiful in many ways as well as quite interesting looking...colours are brilliant~
ReplyDeleteThis is really a gorgeous bird, Bob.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen or heard of it before.
As always, your photographs are truly magnificent!
Un ave extraña el chajá que, aunque no lo parezca, está emparentada con los cisnes.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo,
Le pillaste con cara de pocos amigos, buenos disparos, Bob.
ReplyDeleteSaludos.
The red adorns the bird's eyes and beak very much. :)
ReplyDeleteHave never seen such bird:O Very very beautiful. Photos are excellent. Love them. Stunning bird stunning backgrounds stunning captures. Bravo.<3
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