Dusky-legged Guan
NameDusky-legged Guan
Common NameDusky-legged Guan
Scientific NamePenelope obscura
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)74
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark olive-brown to blackish plumage, with fine white scaling or spotting on the neck and upper breast. The head is dark, and a striking bare, bright red throat wattle is a key feature. The legs are dark, and the bill is blackish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, raucous calls, often described as a series of harsh, guttural croaks or caws, sometimes ending in a booming sound. They also produce wing-whirring sounds during display.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, northeastern Argentina, and Uruguay.
Identifying Featuresprominent bright red throat wattle, dark overall plumage with fine white scaling on neck and breast, large size, dark legs
Description
The Dusky-legged Guan is a large, dark-plumaged bird characterized by a prominent bright red throat wattle. It inhabits humid forests, where it forages primarily for fruits and seeds, often seen in trees or on the forest floor.
