Hoatzin: Unique, Unusual Bird
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The strange 'stinkbird' born with clawed wings that appears to be an evolutionary 'orphan'
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The hoatzin ( Opisthocomus hoazin) lives in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins in South America .
Hatchlings are born with clawed wings — a rare, prehistoric trait — and adults give off a strong, unpleasant smell due to their digestive system.
Unlike most birds, the hoatzins have a foregut fermentation system, similar to the one found in cows.
This digestive process is highly efficient for breaking down cellulose found in leaves.
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