Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans

Cauca Guan

Penelope perspicax

The Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) is a 1.2 kg forest bird that eats mostly fruit. It stays put all year.

Family

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans

Order

Galliformes

Weight

1.2 kg

Habitat

Forest

Diet

Fruit and nectar

Migration

Resident

Countries recorded

1

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