Rusty-margined Guan
NameRusty-margined Guan
Common NameRusty-margined Guan
Scientific NamePenelope superciliaris
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)70
Weight (g)1050
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark olive-brown to blackish plumage, often with a scaly appearance on the neck and breast. It features a prominent bare red throat patch (dewlap) and a pale, often reddish, iris. Some feathers, particularly on the flanks and belly, may have subtle rufous edgings.
Vocalization / CallKnown for loud, booming calls, often described as a deep 'honk' or a series of 'boom-boom-boom' notes, typically heard at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesDark olive-brown plumage, Prominent bare red throat patch (dewlap), Pale reddish iris, Scaly neck and breast feathers, Long tail
Description
This medium-sized guan is characterized by its dark plumage, prominent bare red throat patch, and pale eye. It typically forages on the ground or in the lower to mid-canopy of its forest habitat, feeding primarily on fruits.
