Chaja \Cha"ja\, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
The crested screamer of Brazil ({Palamedea, or Chauna,
chavaria}), so called in imitation of its notes; -- called
also {chauna}, and {faithful kamichi}. It is often
domesticated and is useful in guarding other poultry. See
{Kamichi}.
chaja
n : largest crested screamer; naive to southern Brazil and
Argentina [syn: {Chauna torquata}]