White-browed Guan
NameWhite-browed Guan
Common NameWhite-browed Guan
Scientific NamePenelope superciliaris
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)65
Weight (g)850
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brownish-black plumage with fine white streaking on the neck and breast. It features a prominent white supercilium (eyebrow) and a distinctive bare red throat patch (dewlap). The tail is long and dark.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, booming calls, often given in duets, as well as various clucking and cackling sounds.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and central South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featureswhite supercilium, red throat patch (dewlap), dark brownish-black plumage with white streaking, long tail
Description
This medium-sized, dark-plumaged bird is an arboreal species typically found in forests. It is generally shy but can be seen foraging for fruits and seeds in the canopy or understory.
