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Chauna

Chauna

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A large South American bird with a crest that makes very loud calls
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Chauna are well known for their loud, trumpet-like calls that carry over great distances.

Examples

  • Researchers observed a flock of Chauna feeding near the wetland's edge.

  • Unlike other waterfowl, the Chauna have partial webbing on their feet.

  • The Chauna is often found in wetlands.

  • Look at that Chauna swimming gracefully!

  • Researchers observed a flock of Chauna feeding near the wetland's edge.

  • The Chauna are well known for their loud, trumpet-like calls that carry over great distances.

  • Unlike other waterfowl, the Chauna have partial webbing on their feet.

Synonyms

genus Chauna
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  • Specialized
9.9

Large South American birds with a crest and a loud call that live in wetlands

is the taxonomic name noting family membership rather than physical traits

Compounds

Chauna torquata
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large bird with a crest that lives in the wetlands of southern Brazil and Argentina

genus Chauna
  • Specialized
9.9

Large South American birds with a crest and a loud call that live in wetlands

Surface Forms

Chauna singular
Chaunas plural

Etymology

Chauna probably comes from a local South American name that copies the bird's loud, screaming call, and early naturalists used that name for this group of crested screamers. So, Chauna helps you remember these noisy, trumpet-like water birds by sounding like their loud voice.