About Hoatzin

Overview

The Hoatzin are a family of birds (Latin: Opisthocomidae) within the order Hoatzin. Worldwide the family includes about 1 genera and 1 species. Its members are primarily distributed across South America. Notable genera include Opisthocomus. Opisthocomiformes contains a single, highly unusual species, the Hoatzin of South American riverine forests.

Classification

Family: Opisthocomidae (Hoatzin); Order: Hoatzin; about 1 genera and 1 species.

Distribution

Primarily across South America.