Black Curassow
NameBlack Curassow
Common NameBlack Curassow
Scientific NameCrax alector
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)90
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsMales are entirely glossy black with a prominent crest of curly feathers on the head and a white vent. The bill is bright yellow with a large, waxy knob.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, booming calls, often described as a resonant 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'boom-boom-boom', typically given at dawn or dusk.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in northeastern South America, including parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil, primarily in lowland rainforests.
Identifying Featureslarge size, glossy black plumage, curly crest, bright yellow bill with knob, white vent
Description
A large, terrestrial game bird, the male Black Curassow is characterized by its glossy black plumage, a distinctive curly crest, and a bright yellow bill with a prominent knob. They typically forage on the forest floor for fruits and insects.
