About the Sickle-winged Guan
The Sickle-winged Guan (Chamaepetes goudotii) 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 siwgua1 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 | Chamaepetes goudotii |
| Species Codes | siwgua1, SWGU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sickle-winged Guan belong to?
The Sickle-winged Guan (Chamaepetes goudotii) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Sickle-winged Guan?
The Sickle-winged 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 Sickle-winged Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Sickle-winged Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code siwgua1, or on iNaturalist.