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Chestnut-bellied Guan

Penelope ochrogaster
Order
Galliformes
Codes
chbgua1, CBGU

About the Chestnut-bellied Guan

The Chestnut-bellied Guan (Penelope ochrogaster) 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 chbgua1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyGuans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae)
SpeciesPenelope ochrogaster
Species Codeschbgua1, CBGU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Chestnut-bellied Guan belong to?

The Chestnut-bellied Guan (Penelope ochrogaster) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.

How can I identify the Chestnut-bellied Guan?

The Chestnut-bellied 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 Chestnut-bellied Guan sighting?

You can log sightings of Chestnut-bellied Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbgua1, or on iNaturalist.