Crestless Curassow

Mitu tomentosum

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Galliformes · Cracidae

About

The crestless curassow is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

It is a bird of lowlands; in Colombia it occurs up to 500 m (1,600 ft) and in Venezuela up to 600 m (2,000 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits rainforest along rivers, though it is also found in gallery forest in the llanos of Colombia and Venezuela.

Diet

Feeds on the ground.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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