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Definition :

Any one of three species of South American birds constituting the family Anhimidaelig and the suborder Palamedeaelig They have two spines on each wing and the head is either crested or horned They are easily tamed and then serve as guardians for other poultry The crested screamers or chajas belong to the genus Chauna The horned screamer or kamichi is Palamedea cornuta