About the Red-throated Piping-Guan
The Red-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cujubi) 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 rtpgua1 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 | Pipile cujubi |
| Species Codes | rtpgua1, RTPG |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-throated Piping-Guan belong to?
The Red-throated Piping-Guan (Pipile cujubi) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red-throated Piping-Guan?
The Red-throated Piping-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 Red-throated Piping-Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-throated Piping-Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rtpgua1, or on iNaturalist.