About the Nocturnal Curassow
The nocturnal curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Nothocrax urumutum |
| Species Codes | noccur1, NOCU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nocturnal Curassow belong to?
The Nocturnal Curassow (Nothocrax urumutum) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Nocturnal Curassow?
The nocturnal curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Nocturnal Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Nocturnal Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code noccur1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
196
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