The Southern Screamer may look ungainly, with its big body, disproportionately small head, and thick legs. But this large, gray marsh bird is actually a strong swimmer and flier. Screamers are the "guard birds" of their habitats. Their trumpet-like calls can carry for several miles and warn other birds, such as Blue-throated Macaw, Orinoco Goose, and Streamer-tailed Tyrant, of approaching danger. Southern Screamers face threats – but hunting is not one of them. Why don’t people hunt this large,

Have you ever heard a screamer, scream? Our Living Collections team recorded this pair of Southern Screamers making their calls which can be heard from afar. You may have heard them as you've been walking around Martin Mere and wondered what it was. Well now you know! | WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre

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