Horned Guan
NameHorned Guan
Common NameHorned Guan
Scientific NameOreophasis derbianus
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)80
Weight (g)3750
Plumage DetailsPredominantly glossy black or dark iridescent green-blue plumage, with a distinctive broad white band across the lower tail. It has a bright red, fleshy horn on its crown and bright red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallKnown for deep, booming calls, often described as a low "hoo-hoo-hoo" or a series of deep grunts and roars, especially during breeding season.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane cloud forests of southeastern Mexico (Chiapas) and western Guatemala.
Identifying Featuresprominent red fleshy horn on head, glossy dark plumage, broad white band on lower tail, red legs and feet, large size
Description
This large, striking guan is characterized by its glossy dark plumage and a prominent, fleshy red horn on its head. It is an arboreal species, typically found foraging for fruits and leaves in the canopy of humid montane forests.
