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chunga

chunga

9.9
A large bird with long legs and a crest that runs instead of flying in Argentina
  • noun
  • /ˈtʃʌŋɡə/
  • Specialized
: chunga
  • Unlike many birds, the chunga prefers to run rather than fly when threatened.

Examples

  • The chunga is often found in the open grasslands of Argentina.

  • Researchers recorded the loud calls of the chunga during their expedition.

  • The chunga is a fascinating bird found in Argentina.

  • Look at that chunga running across the field!

  • The chunga is often found in the open grasslands of Argentina.

  • Researchers recorded the loud calls of the chunga during their expedition.

  • Unlike many birds, the chunga prefers to run rather than fly when threatened.

Synonyms

Chunga burmeisteri
vschunga
  • Specialized
9.9

A bird with black legs that lives in dry areas of Argentina

is the common everyday name rather than the formal binomial name
seriema
vschunga
9.9

A large South American bird with long legs and a crest that makes loud calls

is a specific species native mainly to Argentina rather than the whole group

Surface Forms

chunga singular
chungas plural

Etymology

The word chunga comes from the local names people in South America used for this bird, and it is the same bird also called Cariama. So chunga simply refers to the large, long-legged bird found in 'Argentina'.