About the Great Curassow
The Great Curassow (Crax rubra) 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 grecur1 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 rubra |
| Species Codes | grecur1, GRCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Curassow belong to?
The Great Curassow (Crax rubra) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Great Curassow?
The Great 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 Great Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grecur1, or on iNaturalist.