mahem
/məˈhɛm/ /ˈmeɪhɛm/(also ahem)
noun
The South African crowned crane, Balearica regulorum, which is predominantly slate grey with a bushy crest and has a double booming call.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Xhosa amahemu crowned cranes from ama-, plural prefix + ihemu crowned crane, probably imitative in origin; perhaps partly via Afrikaans mahem.