Salvin's Curassow

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 205 views Updated 2026-11-01

Salvin's Curassow (<em>Mitu salvini</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Salvin's Curassow (Mitu salvini) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Mitu; binomial: Mitu salvini; authority: Reinhardt, 1879.

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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