Horned Guan
Oreophasis derbianus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreophasis-derbianus"></birdfyi-bird>The Horned Guan (Oreophasis derbianus) is a bird species in the family Cracidae (chachalacas, guans & curassows), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 74.1 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Giới Thiệu
A large cracid (~2 kg) of family Cracidae, unique for a bright red bony horn projecting from the crown. Endemic to cloud forests above 2,000 m in the Sierra Madre de Chiapas of Mexico and adjacent Guatemala. Feeds on fruits and leaves in the forest canopy. Endangered; one of the world's most distinctive birds, threatened by cloud forest loss and hunting.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 74,1 cm | 29.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2072,8 g | 73.12 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Black above with white streaking; white below with black streaking; extraordinary erect red horn on crown; bare red facial skin; white iris; legs red. The horn is unique among cracids.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to the volcanic highlands of Chiapas, Mexico, and adjacent Guatemala at 2,000-3,300 m. Found in cloud forest. Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivorous; eats fruits, especially bromeliads, leaves, and invertebrates in Mexican and Guatemalan cloud forests. Endangered.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 34-36 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Emits a deep, resonant booming call and loud wing-whirring display. The extraordinary, far-carrying boom is one of the most powerful calls in the cloud forest; wing-whirring is vigorous.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Oreophasis |
| Loài | Oreophasis derbianus |
Distribution
Horned Guan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family