About the Chestnut-bellied Guan
The chestnut-bellied guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found only in Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. 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 ochrogaster |
| Species Codes | chbgua1, CBGU |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-bellied Guan belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Guan (Penelope ochrogaster) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Chestnut-bellied Guan?
The Chestnut-bellied Guan is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Chestnut-bellied Guan?
The chestnut-bellied guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found only in Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical swampland. It is threatened by habitat loss....
Where can I report a Chestnut-bellied Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-bellied Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chbgua1, or on iNaturalist.
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