Peru

Horned Screamer

Anhima cornuta

(L 33-38" WT 7.7 lb)

Large ungainly bird...note the long
white “horn” and two sharp spurs
on its wings used in fighting.

David Edwards,

XC27790

Madre De Dios River

near Atalaya

21May09

Machu Huasi Oxbow Lake

22Sept2011

“horn”

Huge legs
contain air sacs.