Palamedeae \Pal`a*me"de*[ae]\, n. pl. [NL.] (Zool.) An order, or suborder, including the kamichi, and allied South American birds; -- called also {screamers}. In many anatomical characters they are allied to the Anseres, but they externally resemble the wading birds. [1913 Webster]
Anhimidae \Anhimidae\ n. a family of aquatic birds of South America. They are called {screamers} due to their harsh trumpeting call. Syn: family {Anhimidae}. [WordNet 1.5]