Anhimidae - Screamers
 There are three species in this family. They are found in South America in tropical and subtropical wetlands, grasslands, and flood plains. They are large birds, 2.5-3 feet in length with a wingspan of 5.5 feet. They have a goose-like body and a chicken-like head! They have two sharp spurs on their wings, a crest of feathers on the top of their head, and partially webbed feet. They are herbivores and eat aquatic plant leaves, stems, flowers, and roots. Species in this family include: the
horned screamer, the
northern screamer, and the
southern screamer.
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