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Penelope montagnii

Penelope montagnii,Andean Guan

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.

Landfowl
Scientific Name
Penelope montagnii,Andean Guan
Length
80-90cm
Weight
1.6-2kg
Lifespan
No textual research information is available
IUCN Status
LC
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    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.

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

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