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Crested Guan Pair of Crested Guan at La Selva Biological Reserve Costa Rica,Crested guan,Penelope purpurascens,Sarapiqui Click/tap to enlarge

Crested Guan

Pair of Crested Guan at La Selva Biological Reserve

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The crested guan is a member of an ancient group of birds of the Cracidae family, which are related to the Australasian mound builders. It is found in the Neotropics, in lowlands forests ranging from south Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula to western Ecuador and southern Venezuela.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by NattyOne
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By NattyOne

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Uploaded Mar 15, 2020. Captured Aug 6, 2018 14:18.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO2000
  • 200mm