About the Black-fronted Piping-Guan
The Black-fronted Piping-Guan (Pipile jacutinga) 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 bfpgua1 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 | Pipile jacutinga |
| Species Codes | bfpgua1, BFPG |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-fronted Piping-Guan belong to?
The Black-fronted Piping-Guan (Pipile jacutinga) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Black-fronted Piping-Guan?
The Black-fronted Piping-Guan is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Black-fronted Piping-Guan?
The Black-fronted Piping-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 Black-fronted Piping-Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-fronted Piping-Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bfpgua1, or on iNaturalist.