Great Curassow

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 42 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Great Curassow (Crax rubra) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Crax; binomial: Crax rubra; authority: Linnaeus, 1758.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and 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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