Pava del Baudó
Baudo Guan
Penelope ortoni
Song
Baudo Guan
Appearance: The Baudo Guan is a striking bird with predominantly black plumage, a distinct white band on the tail, red skin around the eye, and a yellow or orange dewlap (fleshy throat ornament). This species has a robust body and long tail, typical of guan species.
Habitat: Baudo Guans inhabit lowland tropical forests, particularly in the Chocó biogeographic region in western Colombia. They are typically found in dense, humid forests with tall trees and thick undergrowth.
Behavior: Baudo Guans are generally shy and elusive birds that spend much of their time foraging on the forest floor for fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates. They are known to be arboreal, spending time in the canopy as well.
Breeding: Breeding behavior in Baudo Guans involves courtship displays, nest-building activities, and parental care. They build nests in trees and lay eggs that are then incubated by both the male and female.
Conservation status: The Baudo Guan is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss from deforestation, hunting pressure, and fragmentation of its habitat.
Distribution
Chocó: The Chocó Department is a key area for the presence of the Baudo Guan. This region includes both the Pacific coast and inland areas of the Chocó biogeographic region, where the guan is found in dense, humid tropical forests.
Valle del Cauca: The Baudo Guan may also be found in parts of the Valle del Cauca Department, particularly in the areas bordering the Chocó Department where suitable habitat conditions exist.
Antioquia: Some reports suggest that the Baudo Guan may occur in certain parts of the Antioquia Department, especially in the northwestern regions that share habitat characteristics with the Chocó biogeographic region.
Cauca: The Baudo Guan's distribution may extend into parts of the Cauca Department, where suitable forested habitats are present, connecting with its range in the Chocó and Valle del Cauca regions.
Taxonomy
The Baudo Guan (Penelope ortoni)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Cracidae
- Genus: Penelop
- Species: Penelope Ortoni
Vocalization
Roosting Calls: Baudo Guans are known to vocalize during roosting, especially at dusk and dawn. These calls may serve to maintain contact with group members, establish roosting sites, and reinforce social bonds within the flock.
Alarm Calls: Baudo Guans produce sharp, penetrating calls when they sense danger or detect predators in the vicinity. These alarm calls alert others in the group to potential threats and help coordinate defensive responses.
Mating Calls: During the breeding season, male Baudo Guans may vocalize to attract females and establish their territories. These calls can be loud and distinctive, signaling reproductive readiness and defending mating territories from rival males.
Agonistic Calls: In territorial disputes or conflicts with other individuals, Baudo Guans may vocalize aggressively to assert dominance or resolve social hierarchies within the group.
Contact Calls: Baudo Guans use softer, more subtle calls to maintain contact with group members while foraging, moving through the forest, or engaging in social interactions. These contact calls help strengthen group cohesion and facilitate group movements.
