Sira Curassow

Overview

Sira Curassow (Pauxi koepckeae) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Pauxi; binomial: Pauxi koepckeae; authority: Weske & Terborgh, 1971.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Sira Curassow is split from Horned Curassow (Gastañaga et al. 2011; SACC 537).