How to Identify Anhimidae
Anhimidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Anseriformes, class Aves. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Anhimidae Species
Chauna torquata (Oken, 1816)
Chauna torquata (Oken, 1816)
Chauna torquata, the southern screamer, is a large stout-bodied waterbird native…
Chauna chavaria (Linnaeus, 1766)
Chauna chavaria (Linnaeus, 1766)
Chauna chavaria, the northern screamer, is a stout water bird found in wet lands…
Anhima cornuta (Linnaeus, 1766)
Anhima cornuta (Linnaeus, 1766)
Anhima cornuta, the horned screamer, is a large distinctive bird found across no…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Anhimidae?
Anhimidae animals belong to the Anseriformes order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Anhimidae?
Anhimidae is classified in the order Anseriformes, class Aves, phylum Chordata. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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