Blue-billed Curassow

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 304 views Updated 2026-11-01

Blue-billed Curassow (<em>Crax alberti</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Crax; binomial: Crax alberti; authority: Fraser, 1852.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Crax alberti; Blue-knobbed is more accurate but revert to traditional name per SACC.

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