Razor-billed Curassow
NameRazor-billed Curassow
Common NameRazor-billed Curassow
Scientific NameMitu tuberosum
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)85
Length (cm)85
Weight (g)2600
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly glossy black with a bluish or purplish sheen, especially on the upperparts. They have a prominent, bright red, razor-like bill and a white tip to the tail. The undertail coverts are a contrasting chestnut or reddish-brown, and their legs are pinkish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, booming calls, often described as a 'whoom' or 'hwoom' sound, which can sometimes accelerate into a series of similar notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon Basin, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Glossy black plumage, Bright red, razor-like bill, White tail tip, Chestnut/reddish-brown undertail coverts, Pinkish legs
Description
The Razor-billed Curassow is a large, ground-dwelling bird found in humid lowland forests of the Amazon Basin. It is characterized by its glossy black plumage and a distinctive, bright red, laterally compressed bill. This species primarily forages for fallen fruits and seeds on the forest floor.
