Name:Penelope montagnii
Alias:Penelope montagnii,Andean Guan
Outline:Landfowl
Family:Chickeniformes P.family P.Genus
length:80-90cm
Weight:1.6-2kg
Life:No textual research information is available
IUCN:LC
The Andean crested pheasant is known by its scientific name Penelope montagnii and foreign name Andean Guan. 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.
International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List Protection Level: No Threat (LC).
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