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Crax pinima

Crax pinima,Belem Curassow

Crax pinima, also known as Belem Curassow, was once a subspecies of bare-faced crested pheasant, but was classified as a separate species in 2014. Half the size of the bare-faced crested pheasant, the female is paler, with darker, narrower markings. Specific habits are unknown.Listed on the Internat

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Scientific Name Crax pinima,Belem Curassow
Length About 65 cm
Weight No textual research information is available
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    Crax pinima, also known as Belem Curassow, was once a subspecies of bare-faced crested pheasant, but was classified as a separate species in 2014. Half the size of the bare-faced crested pheasant, the female is paler, with darker, narrower markings. Specific habits are unknown.

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    Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1 - Critically Endangered (CR).


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    At a glance

    Profile Details

    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    There is black bare skin around the eyes, black body feathers, and white buttocks

    Appearance

    The Brazilian crested pheasant is about 65 cm long. The male bird has black bare skin around the eyes, black feathers, and white rump, while the female bird has a black upper body with narrow white markings. The chest and abdomen are light yellow. Both sexes have curly black or white crests.

    Distribution & Habitat

    Distributed in Brazil.
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