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The Horned Screamer: Nature’s Loud and Unique Bird
ByRorik Vance Ellery December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

If you’ve never heard of the Horned Screamer, you’re in for a fascinating discovery. This unusual bird, native to South America, is famous for two things: its ear-splitting calls and the bizarre horn-like structure that grows from its head. Unlike most birds, this “horn” isn’t made of feathers but of cartilage, making it a distinctive…

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The Horned Screamer: The Quirky Giant of South America’s Wetlands
ByRorik Vance Ellery November 15, 2025November 15, 2025

Among the world’s many fascinating birds, the Horned Screamer (Anhima cornuta) is in a category of its own. Found in South America’s tropical wetlands, this large, goose-like bird is instantly recognizable by the horn-like structure protruding from its forehead. No other bird in the world has such a feature, making the Horned Screamer truly unique….

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