Seriema these birds in the Tupian languages are variously spelled as "siriema", "sariama", and "çariama", and mean "crested". Both species are around long (the red-legged seriema is slightly bigger than the black-legged, with 90 and 70–85 cm respectively). They forage on foot and run from danger rather than fly (though they can fly for short distances, and they roost in trees). They have long legs, necks, and tails, but only short wings, reflecting their way of life. They are among the largest ground-dwelling birds endemic of the Neotropics (only behind rheas). They are brownish birds with short bills and erectile crests,
Creature in the Teacher Creature in the Teacher Creature in the Teacher is the 13th book in the Spooksville series. In the UK it is named "Alien Invasion!" Adam, Sally, Watch and the gang can't wait for the first day of school. Though, their new science teacher, Mr. Snakol, is "very" weird. Later in the day, everyone starts to think that he's an alien. Soon Sally goes missing and their suspicious grow. When the gang goes deeper into school grounds, they find out Mr. Snakol "is" an alien! Now the kids MUST find a way to stop him. What can a few kids do