chaja

noun

1. largest crested screamer; native to southern Brazil and Argentina

   noun.animal

   Synonyms chauna torquata

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. The crested screamer of Brazil (<i>Palamedea, or Chauna, chavaria</i>), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called also <i>chauna</i>, and <i>faithful kamichi</i>. It is often domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See <u>Kamichi</u>.

   noun

   Source: webster1913