Helmeted Curassow
Pauxi pauxi
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Galliformes · Cracidae
About
The helmeted curassow or northern helmeted curassow, is a large terrestrial bird in the family Cracidae found in the subtropical cloud-forest in steep, mountainous regions of western Venezuela and northern Colombia. There are two subspecies found in different mountain ranges. It is a mostly black bird with a white tip to its tail, a red bill and a distinctive grey casque on its forehead. The population of this bird is in decline and the International Union for Conservation of Nature has rated its conservation status as "endangered".
Fun Fact
Length in adult birds can vary from 80 to 100 cm (31 to 39 in).
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Diet consists mainly of seeds, fruits, insects and small animals.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change