About the Blue-throated Piping-Guan
The Blue-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cumanensis) 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 butpig1 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 cumanensis |
| Species Codes | butpig1, BTPG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-throated Piping-Guan belong to?
The Blue-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cumanensis) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Blue-throated Piping-Guan?
The Blue-throated 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 Blue-throated Piping-Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-throated Piping-Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code butpig1, or on iNaturalist.