About the Marail Guan
The Marail Guan (Penelope marail) 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 margua1 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 | Penelope marail |
| Species Codes | margua1, MAGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Marail Guan belong to?
The Marail Guan (Penelope marail) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Marail Guan?
The Marail 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 Marail Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Marail Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code margua1, or on iNaturalist.