Cauca Guan
NameCauca Guan
Common NameCauca Guan
Scientific NamePenelope perspicax
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)76
Weight (g)1400
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to blackish plumage with fine whitish scaling on the body feathers, giving a scaly appearance. The head and neck are black, and a prominent, bright red throat wattle is present.
Vocalization / CallProduces loud, booming calls, often described as deep 'hooo-hooo-hooo' or 'gwa-gwa-gwa', sometimes accompanied by wing-whirring.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Western and Central Andes of Colombia, primarily found in the Cauca River valley and adjacent humid montane slopes.
Identifying Featuresprominent red throat wattle, dark plumage with scaly appearance, large size, arboreal habit, loud booming calls
Description
A large, dark-plumaged bird endemic to the montane forests of Colombia. It is characterized by its prominent bright red throat wattle and scaly body feathers. This arboreal species primarily feeds on fruits and leaves.
