Band-tailed Guan

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 429 views Updated 2026-11-01

Band-tailed Guan (<em>Penelope argyrotis</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Band-tailed Guan (Penelope argyrotis) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Penelope; binomial: Penelope argyrotis; authority: (Bonaparte, 1856).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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