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chaja

chaja

9.9
A large bird with a crest from southern Brazil and Argentina that makes a loud cry
  • noun
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  • The chaja is known for its distinctive crest and noisy nature.

Examples

  • The loud cry of the chaja can be heard from miles away across the wetlands.

  • Many chajas can be found in the wetlands of Argentina.

  • Researchers observed a flock of chajas feeding near the marshy lake.

  • The chaja is known for its distinctive crest.

  • Researchers observed a flock of chajas feeding near the marshy lake.

  • The chaja is known for its distinctive crest and noisy nature.

  • The loud cry of the chaja can be heard from miles away across the wetlands.

Synonyms

Chauna torquata
vschaja
  • Specialized
9.9

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

uses the common regional name instead of the formal species name
crested screamer
vschaja
  • Specialized
9.9

A large South American bird with a feathery crest that lives in marshes

uses a regional name emphasizing origin rather than physical features
Chauna
vschaja
  • Specialized
9.9

A large South American bird with a crest that makes very loud calls

names the single southern species rather than the broader genus
screamer
vschaja
9.3

A large water bird like a goose from South America with a loud trumpet call

is the specific southern bird species rather than the general family term

Surface Forms

chaja singular
chajas plural

Etymology

The word chaja comes from the Guaraní language of South America and copies the bird's loud 'call'. So the name was given to the large crested bird we now call the southern screamer.