Red-legged seriema

Overview

The red-legged seriema walks through South American grassland, scrub and open woodland. Long reddish legs support a slender body, with grey-brown plumage and a stiff crest above the bill. Though capable of flight, it spends much time on the ground and gives conspicuous calls.

Gdańsk Zoo describes solitary feeding or small family groups, searching vegetation slowly. The diet includes arthropods, small vertebrates, seeds and fruit; larger prey can be struck against the ground and divided. When threatened, the bird may conceal itself or run before taking flight.

Origins & earliest records

South America.

Evidence & interpretation

Two zoo accounts.

Selected bibliography

Documented works and useful reading. This is not a list of every appearance.

1. 01

   Red-legged Seriema

   Toronto Zoo

2. 02

   Red-legged Seriema

   Gdańsk Zoo

Family & connections

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References

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1. Zoo accountRed-legged SeriemaResearch access: 2026-10-18
2. Zoo accountRed-legged SeriemaResearch access: 2026-10-18

Image credits

AI interpretation.

Illustrative anatomy.