Yungas Guan
NameYungas Guan
Common NameYungas Guan
Scientific NamePenelope bridgesi
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)68
Weight (g)1250
Plumage DetailsOverall dark brown to blackish plumage, with fine white streaking or spotting on the mantle and breast, giving a scaled appearance. The head and neck are blackish with bare, dark grey to black facial skin and a prominent red gular wattle.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, harsh squawks and honks, often described as gurgling or croaking sounds. They also produce a distinctive wing-whirring sound during display flights.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Yungas region of the Andes, found in southern Bolivia and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Dark plumage with white spotting on upperparts, Bare blackish facial skin, Prominent red gular wattle
Description
The Yungas Guan is a large, dark-plumaged bird found in humid montane forests. It is characterized by its bare facial skin and prominent red wattle, often seen foraging for fruits in the forest canopy or on the ground.
