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.