Alagoas Curassow
NameAlagoas Curassow
Common NameAlagoas Curassow
Scientific NameMitu mitu
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)86
Weight (g)2750
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly glossy black with a purplish-blue sheen, especially on the upperparts. They have a distinctive white vent and a short, curly crest on the head. The most striking feature is the bright red, swollen bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, booming calls, often described as a low 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or a series of resonant hoots.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusextinct-in-the-wild
Geographic RangeHistorically endemic to a small region of the Atlantic Forest in the states of Alagoas and Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil. Now extinct in its natural habitat.
Identifying Featuresglossy black plumage with purplish-blue sheen, prominent, swollen red bill, white vent, short, curly crest
Description
The Alagoas Curassow is a large, striking ground-dwelling bird characterized by its glossy black plumage and a prominent, swollen red bill. It is critically important as it is extinct in the wild, with only captive populations remaining.
