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Chamaepetes unicolor

Chamaepetes unicolor,Black Guan

The pheasant's scientific name is Chamaepetes unicolor and its foreign name is Black Guan.Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1: Near Threatened (NT).Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological bala

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Scientific Name Chamaepetes unicolor,Black Guan
Length 65-69cm
Weight 550-1135g
Lifespan No textual research information is available
IUCN Status LC
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    The pheasant's scientific name is Chamaepetes unicolor and its foreign name is Black Guan.

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    Listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) 2016 Red List of Threatened Species ver 3.1: Near Threatened (NT).


    Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.

    Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!



    At a glance

    Profile Details

    Key characteristics, appearance, and habitat information.

    Traits & Behavior

    The whole body feathers are black, the iris is red, and the legs are red

    Appearance

    The body is about 65-69 cm long and weighs 550-1135 grams. The whole body feathers are black, the iris is red, and the bird has a triangular peacock blue naked skin before the beak and eyes, which is very bright. Legs and claws red.

    Distribution & Habitat

    It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica and Panama.
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