Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) — Critically Endangered Aves

Blue-billed Curassow

Crax alberti

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Aves · Galliformes · Cracidae

About

The blue-billed curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to Colombia.

Fun Fact

However, it formerly included what is now the yellow-knobbed curassow (Crax daubentoni) as a subspecies.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Undisturbed forest in the tropical and upper tropical zones, mostly from near,000 ft) but at least formerly as high as 1,200 m

Diet

Feeds on the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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