White-throated Piping-Guan
NameWhite-throated Piping-Guan
Common NameWhite-throated Piping-Guan
Scientific NamePipile cumanensis
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)72.5
Weight (g)1300
Plumage DetailsThe body plumage is glossy black, with a prominent white patch on the wing coverts. The head and upper neck are white, contrasting sharply with the black body. A bare, pale blue gular wattle hangs from the throat, and the bill is pale with dark legs.
Vocalization / CallProduces a distinctive "piping" call, consisting of clear, whistling notes, often given in duets or choruses. Also known for wing-whirring sounds produced during display flights.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, primarily east of the Andes, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesWhite head and upper neck, Pale blue gular wattle, Glossy black body, White wing patch, Long, slender neck
Description
This large, arboreal bird is characterized by its glossy black body, contrasting white head and upper neck, and a distinctive pale blue gular wattle. It primarily forages for fruits in the canopy of tropical and subtropical forests, often found in pairs or small groups.
