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}.