Marail Guan
Penelope marail
Least ConcernAves · Galliformes · Cracidae
About
The marail guan or Cayenne guan is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Fun Fact
Müller based his account on "Le Marail" from Cayenne that had been described in 1771 by the French naturalist, the Comte de Buffon in his Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in northern Brazil north of the Amazon River and possibly in southeastern Venezuela, although not all authorities accept the latter.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance