Bearded Guan
Penelope barbata
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGalliformes (Landfowl)
- FamilyCracidae (Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows)
- GenusPenelope (Typical Guans)
- SpeciesPenelope barbata (Bearded Guan)
About the Bearded Guan
The bearded guan (Penelope barbata) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
The bearded guan (Penelope barbata) is a small mostly brown bird that is about 55 cm large, and named for it red dewlap (or beard) While most of the bird is brown, it has dark grayish-brown upper parts and rear underparts as well as a silver crown and neck feathers. The bird also has white feathers edging its neck and breast, red legs, and a rufous tail.
The bearded guan (Penelope barbata) lives at an altitude of 1200–3000 m in a humid environment located in northwest Peru and southern Ecuador. The greatest threat to the bearded guan (Penelope barbata) is deforestation for agriculture and mining.
No information is known about the dietary habits of the bearded guan (Penelope barbata), however guans in general eat various fruits and berries and well as leaves, flowers and insects. Bearded guan (Penelope barbata) are a monogamous, territorial species that mate... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bearded Guan in Podocarpus National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bearded Guan in Podocarpus National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Bearded Guan sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 645 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bearded Guan in Podocarpus National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Bearded Guan in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.