About the Highland Guan
The Highland Guan (Penelopina nigra) 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 higgua1 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 | Penelopina nigra |
| Species Codes | higgua1, HIGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Highland Guan belong to?
The Highland Guan (Penelopina nigra) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Highland Guan?
The Highland 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 Highland Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Highland Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code higgua1, or on iNaturalist.