About the Band-tailed Guan
The Band-tailed Guan (Penelope argyrotis) is a species of bird in the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 57 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code batgua1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Penelope argyrotis |
| Species Codes | batgua1, BTGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Band-tailed Guan belong to?
The Band-tailed Guan (Penelope argyrotis) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Band-tailed Guan?
The Band-tailed Guan is a member of the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Band-tailed Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Band-tailed Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code batgua1, or on iNaturalist.