Red-billed Curassow

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 336 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Red-billed Curassow (Crax blumenbachii) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Crax; binomial: Crax blumenbachii; authority: Spix, 1825.

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Crax blumenbachii; Red-knobbed is more accurate but revert to traditional name per SACC.

‹ Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ