Salvin's Curassow
Mitu salvini
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A large cracid (~3.6 kg) of family Cracidae, with glossy black plumage and a swollen red bill. Inhabits lowland tropical forests east of the Andes in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and northwestern Brazil. Forages primarily on the forest floor and in low vegetation for fallen fruits and seeds. Least Concern; range covers extensive Amazonian forest but is vulnerable to local hunting pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 73,3 cm | 28.9 in |
| Berat | 3550,0 g | 125.22 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Glossy black overall; lower belly and vent white; large compressed red bill with pale yellow tip; no crest or knob. Virtually identical to Crestless Curassow; white lower belly and red bill are key features.
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Resident in the Amazon Basin of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. Found in lowland and foothill rainforest along rivers.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivorous; eats fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates on the ground and in the lower canopy of Amazonian forests.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Incubation: 32 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Produces a deep, resonant booming call. Calls carry through Colombian and Ecuadorian Amazonian forest; the deep boom is the standard territorial call of the Mitu curassow genus.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famili | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Mitu |
| Spesies | Mitu salvini |
Distribution
Salvin's Curassow has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family