The family Psophiidae, commonly known as trumpeters, belongs to the order Gruiformes. These birds are large, ground-dwelling, and native to the humid forests of Central and South America. Trumpeters are named for their loud, trumpet-like calls, which they use for communication within their social groups. They have long necks, strong legs, and short, rounded wings, making them better adapted for walking and running than for sustained flight. Social and often seen in family groups, they feed mainly on fruit, seeds, and small invertebrates, playing an important role in seed dispersal within their forest habitats.