Least ConcernCrested Guan
Penelope purpurascens
Birds · Galliformes · Cracidae
Oreophasis derbianus
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
The horned guan is a species of galliform bird of the family Cracidae, the only one in the genus Oreophasis, found mainly in the humid montane forests of Chiapas between 2,500 and 3,350 m above sea level, although it can also be seen in other states of southern Mexico and very sparsely in Guatemala. This species is thought to be the only survivor of an ancient lineage of cracids that evolved independently of the rest of the family.
Weight
3 kg – 4.5 kg
Size
75 cm – 85 cm
Life expectancy
20 years
Diet
Herbivore
Feeds mainly on plants.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
In pairs
Usually lives in pairs, sometimes for life.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Oreophasis derbianus
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Horned Guan — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The horned guan is classified as endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 3 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
Based on what we already know about horned guan.
