The Crested Cariama, also known as the Red-legged Seriema, is a bird found in Central and South America. It is a member of the Cariamidae family, which includes several other species of similar-looking birds. The Crested Cariama has distinctive feathers on its head that give it a crested appearance, hence its name. While the name "Crested Cariama" is the most commonly used, there are other synonyms for this bird, including Red-legged Seriema, Cariama cristata, and Cariama rufa. These synonyms may be used depending on the geographic region or context in which the bird is being discussed.