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Horned Curassow
Pauxi unicornis
Horned Curassow (Pauxi unicornis) — Gamebirds of South America.
The Horned Curassow (Pauxi unicornis) is a member of the Cracidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 3.7 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Galliformes
- Family Cracidae Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans
- Genus Pauxi
- Species unicornis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.7 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Cracidae
- Order
- Galliformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Vulnerable
Critically Endangered
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Horned Curassow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Horned Curassow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Horned Curassow (Pauxi unicornis) belongs to the Cracidae family of the order Galliformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA c Bolivia.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 3.7 kg, with a wing length of about 40.6 cm and a tail of around 32.4 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 8,476 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Horned Curassow?
The Horned Curassow is a very large bird that weighs around 3.7 kg.
Where does the Horned Curassow live?
The Horned Curassow is found across South America with a range covering SA c Bolivia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Horned Curassow belong to?
The Horned Curassow (Pauxi unicornis) belongs to the Cracidae family, in the order Galliformes.
What does the Horned Curassow eat?
The Horned Curassow is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Horned Curassow migrate?
The Horned Curassow is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Horned Curassow endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Horned Curassow's range?
The Horned Curassow has a mapped global range of about 8,476 km².
Conservation
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