Yellow-knobbed Curassow
NameYellow-knobbed Curassow
Common NameYellow-knobbed Curassow
Scientific NameCrax daubentoni
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)88
Weight (g)3000
Plumage DetailsMales are glossy black over most of the body, with a contrasting white lower belly and vent. They possess a prominent yellow cere and a large, rounded yellow knob on the upper mandible, topped with a distinctive crest of curled black feathers.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include deep, booming 'hoo-hoo-hoo' calls, often heard at dawn and dusk, as well as various grunts and whistles.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to northern South America, found in northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela.
Identifying Featuresprominent yellow knob on male's bill, curly black crest, glossy black plumage with white lower belly
Description
This large, ground-dwelling bird is characterized by its glossy black plumage, a distinctive curly crest, and a prominent yellow knob on the male's bill. It forages for fruits and seeds in the understory of tropical forests, often near water sources.
