About the Crested Guan
The crested guan is a Near Threatened species in an ancient group of birds of the family Cracidae, which are related to the Australasian megapodes or mound builders (Megapodiidae). It is found from central Mexico through Central America and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Penelope purpurascens |
| Species Codes | cregua1, CRGU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Crested Guan belong to?
The Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Crested Guan?
The Crested Guan is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Crested Guan?
The crested guan is a Near Threatened species in an ancient group of birds of the family Cracidae, which are related to the Australasian megapodes or mound builders (Megapodiidae). It is found from central Mexico through Central America and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Crested Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Crested Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cregua1, or on iNaturalist.
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