About the Alagoas Curassow
The Alagoas curassow is a glossy-black, pheasant-like bird. It was formerly found in forests in Northeastern Brazil in what is now the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, which is the origin of its common name. It is now extinct in the wild; there are about 200 individuals in captivity.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Mitu mitu |
| Species Codes | alacur1, ALCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Alagoas Curassow belong to?
The Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Alagoas Curassow?
The Alagoas curassow is a glossy-black, pheasant-like bird. It was formerly found in forests in Northeastern Brazil in what is now the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, which is the origin of its common name. It is now extinct in the wild; there are about 200 individuals in captivity....
Where can I report a Alagoas Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Alagoas Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code alacur1, or on iNaturalist.
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