Seriema Seriema The seriemas are the sole living members of the small bird family Cariamidae, which is also the only surviving lineage of the order Cariamae. Once believed to be related to cranes, they have been placed near the falcons, parrots and passerines, as well as the extinct Phorusrhacidae (terror birds). The seriemas are large, long-legged territorial birds that range from 70 to 90 cm. They live in grasslands, savanna, dry woodland and open forests of Brazil, Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay. There are two species of seriemas, the red-legged seriema ("Cariama cristata") and the black-legged seriema ("Chunga burmeisteri"). Names for
Black-legged seriema foxes. Seriemas are very fierce, and they have been known to attack humans, especially when defending their young. Black-legged seriema The black-legged seriema ("Chunga burmeisteri") is one of two living species of seriemas in the family Cariamidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. The black-legged seriema is similar to its relative, the red-legged seriema, "Cariama cristata". However, the black-legged seriema is more arboreal than its cousin, and it prefers to spend more time in trees. They often live together in family groups, and