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White-crested Guan

Penelope pileata

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
64,4 cm
Khối Lượng
1305,0 g
Họ
Cracidae
Bộ
Galliformes

The White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) is a bird species in the family Cracidae (chachalacas, guans & curassows), within the order Galliformes (gamebirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.4 cm and a weight of 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Giới Thiệu

A large cracid (~1.3 kg) of family Cracidae, with a distinctive white crest on the crown. Endemic to the eastern Amazon basin in central and northeastern Brazil. Inhabits humid terra firme and várzea forests. Arboreal frugivore, feeding on fruits and seeds in the canopy. Vulnerable due to ongoing deforestation and hunting in the Amazon; relies on intact primary forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 64,4 cm 25.4 in
Khối Lượng 1305,0 g 46.03 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Dark brownish-black; striking white bushy crest on crown; bare red throat wattle; neck and breast streaked white; lower belly rufous; tail dark. White crest is the unmistakable feature.

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to central and western Amazonian Brazil in Pará and Amazonas. Found in tall terra firme rainforest.

Diet & Feeding

Eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in Brazilian Amazonian and transition forests. Forages in canopy and mid-storey.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

3-4

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Emits a loud, resonant honking cackle and powerful wing-whirring. Calls carry through the remaining Amazonian rainforest; wing-whirring display is sustained and audible from afar.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Họ Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows)
Genus Penelope
Loài Penelope pileata

Distribution

White-crested Guan has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the White-crested Guan eat?
Eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in Brazilian Amazonian and transition forests. Forages in canopy and mid-storey.
Where does the White-crested Guan live?
Endemic to central and western Amazonian Brazil in Pará and Amazonas. Found in tall terra firme rainforest.
Is the White-crested Guan endangered?
The White-crested Guan has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the White-crested Guan sound like?
Emits a loud, resonant honking cackle and powerful wing-whirring. Calls carry through the remaining Amazonian rainforest; wing-whirring display is sustained and audible from afar.
How big is the White-crested Guan?
The White-crested Guan has a wingspan of 64.4 cm, weight of 1305.0 g.
What order and family does the White-crested Guan belong to?
The White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae.

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