Horned Screamer Anhima cornuta

The Screamers are large birds of South America looking a little like turkeys but have partially webbed feet, swim well and are distantly related to Australia's Magpie Goose. Like the Spur-winged Goose, they have spurs on their wings for fighting. They don't have the bill typical of geese/ducks. They can also fly well but don't migrate. The Horned Screamer, shown here (others are the Northern/Black-necked and the Southern/Crested), is named after its unusual unicorn horn. They are native to the northern half of South America.

Their loud screams can be heard over 2 km away. The Horned Screamer is about 3 feet (90cm) tall and long. Male and female have similar plumage. Screamers are said to be the evolutionary link between geese/swans and pheasants/poultry.