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 * ... that screamers are a small family of birds known as Anhimidae, which consists of only three species: the Horned Screamer, the Northern Screamer, and the Southern Screamer?


 * ... that screamers are native to South America, primarily inhabiting wetlands, marshes, and swamps in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Bolivia, and Argentina?


 * ... that screamers are known for their loud, resonant calls, which can be heard over long distances and are used for communication and defense against predators?


 * ... that screamers have a unique bone structure, with honeycombed air spaces in their bones, making them lighter and better adapted for flight compared to other large-bodied birds?


 * ... that unlike most birds, screamers have a partially feathered head, giving them a distinct appearance that sets them apart from other bird species?


 * ... that screamers are monogamous, forming lifelong pair bonds and working together to build their nests, incubate their eggs, and care for their young?


 * ... that screamers are known for their strong, sharp spurs on their wings, which they use as a defensive weapon against predators and territorial rivals?


 * ... that screamers are mainly herbivorous, feeding on a diet of aquatic plants, seeds, and occasionally insects and small vertebrates?


 * ... that despite their large size and intimidating appearance, screamers are generally non-aggressive and have been known to coexist peacefully with other bird species in their habitat?


 * ... that screamers play an important ecological role in their habitats, helping to disperse seeds and maintain the health of wetland ecosystems?