Grey-winged Trumpeter
Psophia crepitans
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Grey-winged Trumpeter (Psophia crepitans) is a large 45–52 cm ground-dwelling bird of Amazonian rainforests. Glossy black body with pale grey wing patches; hunched posture. Lives in noisy social groups in undisturbed lowland terra firme and várzea forest from the Guianas to Bolivia. Feeds on fruit and invertebrates on the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.0 cm | 21.7 in |
| Weight | 1003.1666666666666 g | 35.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Psophiidae (Trumpeters) |
| Genus | Psophia |
| Species | Psophia crepitans |
Distribution
Grey-winged Trumpeter has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Psophiidae family