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Nomenclature
Scientific Name: Penelope purpurascens
Name in Spanish (Mexico): Pava Cojolita
Name in Mayan (if known): Ko'ox
ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: CRGU
About this Species
The Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) is a large bird species found in the Yucatan Peninsula and other parts of Central and South America. They inhabit dense, humid forests and are known for their distinctive, prominent crests on their heads.
In the Yucatan Peninsula, Crested Guans can be found in a variety of habitats, including lowland rainforests, gallery forests, and secondary growth forests. They primarily feed on fruit, but also consume insects and small vertebrates.
Crested Guans are considered an important species for conservation efforts in the Yucatan Peninsula, as they are threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation and fragmentation. Their conservation status is currently listed as "Near Threatened" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Efforts are being made to protect their habitat and increase public awareness about their importance in the ecosystem.
*Occurrence and Distribution in the Yucatan Peninsula
RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround Resident
FREQUENCY STATUS: Fairly Common in the...
DISTRIBUTION TRENDS: Highest populations are in the ...
*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)