About the Rusty-margined Guan
The Rusty-margined Guan (Penelope superciliaris) 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 rumgua1 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 superciliaris |
| Species Codes | rumgua1, RMGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rusty-margined Guan belong to?
The Rusty-margined Guan (Penelope superciliaris) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Rusty-margined Guan?
The Rusty-margined 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 Rusty-margined Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Rusty-margined Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rumgua1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows 57 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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