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Penelope barbata

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Penelope barbata Life habits and morphological characteristics

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Penelope barbata Distribution range and habitat

It is found in forests in South America and is the most arboreal of the gallinales.

Penelope barbata Detailed Introduction

The Bearded pheasant, whose scientific name is Penelope barbata, Bearded Guan, lives in large groups. Most of the time they live in pairs or in groups of 6-12. They walk on branches, looking for fruits and leaves to eat. A bird's nest is built on a tree or stump with branches and leaves. The female will lay two to three eggs at a time, which are rough and white in surface. The female will dish the eggs alone.

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Red List Protection Level: Vulnerable Species (VU).


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