About the Horned Guan
The horned guan is an endangered 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 in Mexico, Guatemala, and possibly Honduras.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Oreophasis derbianus |
| Species Codes | horgua1, HOGU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Horned Guan belong to?
The Horned Guan (Oreophasis derbianus) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Horned Guan?
The Horned Guan is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Horned Guan?
The horned guan is an endangered 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 in Mexico, Guatemala, and possibly Honduras....
Where can I report a Horned Guan sighting?
You can log sightings of Horned Guan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horgua1, or on iNaturalist.
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