characterization
It measures 37 cm, weight 277 g. It has a sharp spur, bone, 1 cm in length at the meeting of the wings, a black belt from the neck to the chest and even a few sentences long (penhacho) on the back of the head, has a striking design in black, white and gray in plumage. The iris and legs are reddish.

The spur appears to rivals or enemies with a lift or wing during flight. Sexes similar.

habitat
Lives in wetlands and grasslands, it is seen on roads, often far from water.

distribution
Occurs in Central America to Tierra del Fuego and in Brazil.

habits
Sometimes adopt tactics similar to certain fishing herons, amazing fish and insect larvae hidden in the mud rapidly moving the foot.

food
Larvae of insects, fish hidden in the mud, insects, small crustaceans, molluscs and other arthropod that is on earth.

reproduction
In the spring, the female usually lays three to four eggs. They nest in a cavity in the ground scratching, eggs have a top or pear shape, proper way to roll around its axis and not laterally, being spotted, blending in perfectly with the ground. When adults are amazed nest pretend to be injured in order to divert the enemy away, the male becomes aggressive even a man.

Puppies are nidífugos: able to leave the nest almost immediately after peeling the egg.

manifestations sound
Voice: "tero-tero". This sound is heard day and night.

Curiosities
It is much appreciated by farmers, as the "watchdog" of the farm, works as a sentinel of the places they inhabit, drawing attention to any changes in your area. Any noise or intruder is immediately denounced by the shouting.

It is a very popular bird in Brazil.

Gabriela p.