White-winged Guan
NameWhite-winged Guan
Common NameWhite-winged Guan
Scientific NamePenelope albipennis
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)70
Length (cm)75
Weight (g)1900
Plumage DetailsPredominantly dark brown to black plumage with a scaly appearance on the neck and breast. It features a distinctive patch of white primary feathers on the outer wing, visible when folded. The bare facial skin is bright reddish-orange, the bill is pale blue with a dark tip, and the legs and feet are orange-pink.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its deep, booming calls, often given at dawn and dusk, as well as a variety of clucking and cackling sounds.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statuscritically-endangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a small area of dry deciduous forests in northwestern Peru, specifically in the departments of Lambayeque, Piura, and Cajamarca.
Identifying Featureswhite primary feathers, red bare facial skin, pale blue bill, orange-pink legs, dark plumage, large size
Description
The White-winged Guan is a large, dark-plumaged bird endemic to the dry forests of northwestern Peru. It is an arboreal species, typically shy and elusive, spending most of its time in the canopy foraging for fruits and leaves.
