About the Bare-faced Curassow
The Bare-faced Curassow (Crax fasciolata) 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 bafcur1 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 | Crax fasciolata |
| Species Codes | bafcur1, BFCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bare-faced Curassow belong to?
The Bare-faced Curassow (Crax fasciolata) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Bare-faced Curassow?
The Bare-faced Curassow 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 Bare-faced Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Bare-faced Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bafcur1, or on iNaturalist.