Red-Legged Seriema Cariama cristata
These birds are brave! The red-legged seriema is one of just several species that prey upon the venomous coral snake.
ORIGIN:
Eastern South America
HABITAT:
Grasslands
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
3-6 lbs
Length: 20 in
DIET:
Small mammals, snakes, lizards, insects and eggs
PREDATORS:
Unknown
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp nails
REPRODUCTION:
Lay 2 eggs at one time; 4-week incubation
THREATS:
None
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
Up to 50 yrs
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