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Natural Distribution: Central Brazil to northwest Argentina and Paraguay. Seriemas range over a variety of semi-open and dry areas in the South American tableland east of the Andes and south Amazon and in thorny scrub and semi-arid woodland areas. Their primary habitat, however, is in the cerrados, the grassy savanna-like uplands of central Brazil. Size: 27 to 35 in. (70-90 cm) Weight: 3 lb. (1.5 kg) Status: In Brazil and Argentina, seriemas are said to eat large numbers of venomous snakes and other animals and are therefore considered deserving of protection. Although they are not globally threatened, loss of habitat in the Brazilian tableland is a real threat to all savanna birds. What the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks are doing: For the past two years, Discovery Cove, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have supported bird rescue and rehabilitation efforts in Brazil through a partnership with Conservation International (CI) (see "Partner Profile" section). In addition to seriemas, at-risk bird species such as blue-fronted Amazon parrots and hyacinth macaws have benefited from in-situ (see "Wild Definition" section) research, rescue and education efforts that the Anheuser-Busch Adventure Parks support. Recently, two aviculturists from SeaWorld and Discovery Cove traveled to Brazil to help CI program staff care for chicks and rehabilitate and release members of several bird species. In addition to gathering data on chick development & nesting sites and executing a species census, the Brazil partnership features a strong community education component that has helped keep nesting sites intact and reduce poaching.