Andean Guan
NameAndean Guan
Common NameAndean Guan
Scientific NamePenelope montagnii
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)67.5
Length (cm)62
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brownish-black plumage with a distinctive scaly pattern on the neck, breast, and upper back, created by pale or whitish feather edgings. The head is dark, often with a slight crest. A bright red gular wattle is prominently displayed on the throat, and the iris is reddish-brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, deep hooting calls, often given at dawn or dusk, and a characteristic wing-whirring sound produced during display flights.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, extending from western Venezuela, through Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, south to Bolivia.
Identifying FeaturesRed gular wattle on throat, Dark plumage with pale, scaly feather edgings, Reddish-brown iris, Arboreal habit in montane forests, Slight crest on head
Description
The Andean Guan is a medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird characterized by its prominent red gular wattle and scaly appearance due to pale feather edgings. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and seeds in montane forests.
