Bare-faced Curassow
NameBare-faced Curassow
Common NameBare-faced Curassow
Scientific NameCrax fasciolata
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)83
Weight (g)2900
Plumage DetailsMales are glossy black with a white lower belly and undertail coverts. They have a prominent crest of curled feathers on the head and a bare yellow cere and wattles around the beak. Females exhibit polymorphic plumages, ranging from entirely black to rufous or barred patterns.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, booming hoots, often given at dawn or dusk, and various clucking or grunting sounds when alarmed or communicating.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, primarily in Bolivia, Brazil (Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo, Paraná), and Paraguay.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Prominent curly crest, Bare yellow facial skin and cere (male), White lower belly (male), Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Bare-faced Curassow is a large, ground-dwelling bird found in South American forests. Males are predominantly black with a distinctive bare yellow cere and wattles, and a prominent curly crest. They forage on the forest floor, primarily feeding on fruits.
