About the Helmeted Curassow
The helmeted curassow or northern helmeted curassow, is a large terrestrial bird in the family Cracidae found in the subtropical cloud-forest in steep, mountainous regions of western Venezuela and northern Colombia. There are two subspecies found in different mountain ranges. It is a mostly black bird with a white tip to its tail, a red bill and a distinctive grey casque on its forehead. The population of this bird is in decline and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "endangered".
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Pauxi pauxi |
| Species Codes | helcur1, HECU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Helmeted Curassow belong to?
The Helmeted Curassow (Pauxi pauxi) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Helmeted Curassow?
The Helmeted Curassow is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Helmeted Curassow?
The helmeted curassow or northern helmeted curassow, is a large terrestrial bird in the family Cracidae found in the subtropical cloud-forest in steep, mountainous regions of western Venezuela and northern Colombia. There are two subspecies found in different mountain ranges. It is a mostly black bi...
Where can I report a Helmeted Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Helmeted Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code helcur1, or on iNaturalist.
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