White-crested Guan
NameWhite-crested Guan
Common NameWhite-crested Guan
Scientific NamePenelope pileata
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)82.5
Length (cm)72.5
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to blackish plumage, with a distinctive white crest on the head. The upperparts and breast show fine white scaling, while the belly is reddish-brown. It has a bare black face and a prominent red throat wattle.
Vocalization / CallProduces loud, booming calls, often described as a deep 'honk' or 'roar', typically given at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Amazon basin in Brazil, primarily south of the Amazon River in the states of Pará, Mato Grosso, and Rondônia.
Identifying FeaturesProminent white crest, Red throat wattle, Dark body with white scaling on upperparts, Arboreal behavior
Description
A large, dark guan characterized by its prominent white crest and a bright red throat wattle. These arboreal birds are typically found in the understory and mid-canopy of humid Amazonian forests.
