Nocturnal Curassow
NameNocturnal Curassow
Common NameRed-billed Curassow
Scientific NameCrax blumenbachii
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)80
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsFemale plumage is predominantly dark rufous-chestnut, with a contrasting black, shaggy crest on the head. The area around the eye features a bright yellow-green ring, and the lores and base of the bill are pale blue. The bill itself is a pale pinkish-horn color. The eye is dark brown.
Vocalization / CallMales produce deep, booming 'hooo-hooo-hooo' calls, often heard at dawn or dusk. Females have softer clucking or grunting sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small, fragmented area of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, primarily in the states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Minas Gerais.
Identifying Featuresprominent black crest, dark rufous-chestnut plumage (female), bright yellow-green eye-ring (female), pale blue facial skin (female), pale pinkish bill
Description
This large, ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its dark rufous-chestnut plumage, a prominent black crest, and a distinctive pale pinkish bill. Females display a striking yellow-green eye-ring and pale blue facial skin around the lores, making them easily identifiable in their forest habitat. They are primarily frugivorous, foraging on the forest floor.
