White-winged Guan
Penelope albipennis
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Giới Thiệu
A large cracid (~1.7 kg) of family Cracidae, with distinctive white primary feathers visible in flight. Endemic to dry forests of the Tumbes region in northwestern Peru. Inhabits deciduous and semi-humid forests in ravines and hillsides. Arboreal frugivore. Endangered; rediscovered in 1977 after being presumed extinct, with ongoing conservation through captive breeding and habitat protection.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 63,5 cm | 25.0 in |
| Khối Lượng | 1675,0 g | 59.08 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Dark brownish-black body; outer wing coverts white forming bold white patch visible in flight and at rest; bare reddish throat; breast finely streaked white; lower belly rufous; tail dark.
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to arid valleys in northwestern Peru (Tumbes and Piura). Found in dry forest remnants. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in Peruvian dry forest. Critically endangered; forages in canopy and mid-storey of thorn forest.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
2-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Emits a loud, resonant honking cackle and wing-whirring. Endangered; deep, resonant calls are seldom heard now across Peruvian dry forest; wing-whirring display persists.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Họ | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Penelope |
| Loài | Penelope albipennis |
Distribution
White-winged Guan has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family