About the Sira Curassow
The Sira curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in the Cerros del Sira in central Peru. Its natural habitat is tropical, moist, montane cloud forest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Pauxi koepckeae |
| Species Codes | horcur2, SICU |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sira Curassow belong to?
The Sira Curassow (Pauxi koepckeae) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Sira Curassow?
The Sira Curassow is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Sira Curassow?
The Sira curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in the Cerros del Sira in central Peru. Its natural habitat is tropical, moist, montane cloud forest....
Where can I report a Sira Curassow sighting?
You can log sightings of Sira Curassow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code horcur2, or on iNaturalist.
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