Razor-billed Curassow
Mitu tuberosum
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A large cracid (~2.9 kg) of family Cracidae, named for its laterally compressed, razor-like red bill. Inhabits lowland Amazonian rainforest in central and eastern Brazil, Bolivia, and Peru. Forages on the forest floor and in the canopy for hard seeds and fruits. Near Threatened due to intensive hunting for food and sport throughout the Amazon basin.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 77.1 cm | 30.4 in |
| Weight | 2893.3333333333335 g | 102.06 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Glossy blue-black overall; white lower belly and undertail coverts; distinctive laterally compressed blade-like red bill with small red knob at base; no crest; legs red.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Resident across much of the Amazon Basin from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia and Brazil. Found in lowland and várzea rainforest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats fruits, palm fruits, seeds, and invertebrates in Amazonian lowland forests. Forages mainly on ground and in lower canopy.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 30-32 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Emits a deep, resonant booming call; male's boom is among the most powerful of any cracid. The thundering boom echoes far through western Amazonian terra firme forest at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Mitu |
| Species | Mitu tuberosum |
Distribution
Razor-billed Curassow has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family