Dusky-legged Guan
Penelope obscura
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À propos
A large cracid (~1.5 kg) of family Cracidae, with dark legs, olive-brown plumage, and a red wattle. Found in Atlantic Forest and subtropical forests of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay. Arboreal frugivore. Least Concern; one of the most common guans in southeastern South America and increasingly tolerant of forest fragments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 61,9 cm | 24.4 in |
| Poids | 1530,0 g | 53.97 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brownish-olive above; dark grey legs; bare red throat wattle; neck and breast streaked pale; lower underparts rufous-chestnut; tail dark. Dusky legs distinguish it from similar Spix's Guan.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident in southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina. Found in Atlantic Forest and gallery woodland.
Diet & Feeding
Eats fruits, berries, seeds, leaves, and flowers in South American Atlantic forest and Araucaria forest. Forages at multiple levels.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 28 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-4
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, resonant honking cackle and strong wing-whirring display. The deep, carrying call echoes through southern South American subtropical and humid forest.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Penelope |
| Espèces | Penelope obscura |
Distribution
Dusky-legged Guan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family