Adult © Michael Schmitz
Adult © George Pagos
Adult © Donald Jones
Juvenile © Ryan Andrews
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© Jean-Louis Carlo

Black Guan Chamaepetes unicolor

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Identification

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Large chickenlike bird found in montane forests. Entirely black plumage with blue facial skin, red eye, and reddish legs. Sexes similar. Unlikely to be confused: smaller and blacker than Crested Guan; lacks curled head feathers of Great Curassow; also found at higher elevations. Can be seen on the ground or in trees, usually in pairs or small family groups. Feeds on fruit.

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