Band-tailed Guan
NameBand-tailed Guan
Common NameBand-tailed Guan
Scientific NamePenelope argyrotis
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)55
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is dark olive-brown to blackish, heavily scaled or streaked with white, giving a speckled appearance. The head is grey, contrasting with a bright red, bare throat wattle. The legs and feet are reddish, and the tail is long and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, raucous honking or cackling calls, often given at dawn and dusk. They also produce a distinctive wing-whirring sound during display flights.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the montane and lowland forests of northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head, Prominent red throat wattle, Dark body with white scaling/streaking, Reddish legs, Long tail
Description
The Band-tailed Guan is a medium-sized, dark-bodied bird with a distinctive grey head and a prominent red throat wattle. It typically forages in the understory of forests, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on fruits and other plant matter.
