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Alagoas Curassow
Mitu mitu
Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) — Gamebirds of South America.
The Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) is a member of the Cracidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 2.9 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct in the Wild.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Survives only in captivity or well outside its natural range.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Cracidae Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans
- Genus Mitu
- Species mitu
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.9 kg
- Diet
- Fruit-eaters
- Family
- Cracidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Alagoas Curassow is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Alagoas Curassow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) is a species of bird in the Cracidae family, part of the order Galliformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e Brazil.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 2.9 kg, with a wing length of about 39.6 cm and a tail of around 34.5 cm.
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List. Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Alagoas Curassow?
The Alagoas Curassow is a very large bird that weighs around 2.9 kg.
Where does the Alagoas Curassow live?
The Alagoas Curassow is found across South America with a range covering SA e Brazil, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Alagoas Curassow belong to?
The Alagoas Curassow (Mitu mitu) belongs to the Cracidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Alagoas Curassow eat?
The Alagoas Curassow is a frugivore — it feeds mainly on fruit.
Does the Alagoas Curassow migrate?
The Alagoas Curassow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Alagoas Curassow endangered?
It is listed as Extinct in the Wild on the IUCN Red List Extinct in the Wild means it survives only in cultivation, captivity or outside its natural range.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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