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Black-fronted Piping-guan

Pipile jacutinga

Endangered
Envergure
68,0 cm
Poids
1250,0 g
Famille
Cracidae
Ordre
Galliformes

À propos

A large cracid (~1.25 kg) of family Cracidae, with a black forehead, blue facial wattle, and white wing patches. Inhabits Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, northeastern Argentina, and eastern Paraguay. Arboreal frugivore relying heavily on palmito palm fruits. Endangered due to severe Atlantic Forest deforestation, overhunting, and capture for the cage-bird trade.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 68,0 cm 26.8 in
Poids 1250,0 g 44.09 oz

Identification

Plumage

Glossy black; bold white wing patches; bare blue facial skin with red base to wattle; black forehead contrasting with white crest; neck and mantle spotted white. Distinctive blue-and-red wattle pattern.

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Resident in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Found in humid subtropical forest. Endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Frugivorous; eats fruits especially palm fruits, seeds, and leaves in Brazilian Atlantic forest. Endangered; forages in canopy.

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.

Taille de la couvée

2-4

Son

Chant

Produces loud, piercing piping calls and strong wing-whirring displays. Endangered; calls carry through remnant Atlantic forest; the piping call is among the clearest of all cracids.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famille Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows)
Genus Pipile
Espèces Pipile jacutinga

Distribution

Black-fronted Piping-guan has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Black-fronted Piping-guan eat?
Frugivorous; eats fruits especially palm fruits, seeds, and leaves in Brazilian Atlantic forest. Endangered; forages in canopy.
Where does the Black-fronted Piping-guan live?
Resident in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Found in humid subtropical forest. Endangered.
Is the Black-fronted Piping-guan endangered?
The Black-fronted Piping-guan has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black-fronted Piping-guan nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28 days.
What does the Black-fronted Piping-guan sound like?
Produces loud, piercing piping calls and strong wing-whirring displays. Endangered; calls carry through remnant Atlantic forest; the piping call is among the clearest of all cracids.
How big is the Black-fronted Piping-guan?
The Black-fronted Piping-guan has a wingspan of 68.0 cm, weight of 1250.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-fronted Piping-guan belong to?
The Black-fronted Piping-guan (Pipile jacutinga) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae.

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