About the Bearded Guan
The bearded guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Penelope barbata |
| Species Codes | beagua1, BEGU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bearded Guan belong to?
The Bearded Guan (Penelope barbata) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bearded Guan?
The Bearded Guan is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bearded Guan?
The bearded guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Bearded Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Bearded Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beagua1, or on iNaturalist.
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