About the White-crested Guan
The white-crested guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found only in regions of the eastern Amazon basin of Brazil. The species is restricted to the southern riverbank of the Amazon River; also eastwards, the south bank of the Pará River south of Marajó Island at the Amazon River's outlet. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat destruction and in 2012, the species was recategorised by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, its conservation status being raised to vulnerable.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Penelope pileata |
| Species Codes | whcgua1, WCGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-crested Guan belong to?
The White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the White-crested Guan?
The White-crested Guan is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the White-crested Guan?
The white-crested guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found only in regions of the eastern Amazon basin of Brazil. The species is restricted to the southern riverbank of the Amazon River; also eastwards, the south bank of the Pará River sout...
Where can I report a White-crested Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of White-crested Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcgua1, or on iNaturalist.
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