Paujil Pico-de-hacha
Razor-billed Curassow
Mitu tuberosum
Song
Razor-billed Curassow
Appearance: The Razor-billed Curassow is a large bird with primarily black plumage and a vibrant blue facial skin patch around the eye. It has a prominent red bill that is laterally compressed and curved downwards, resembling a razor blade, which gives it its common name.
Habitat: The Razor-billed Curassow inhabits the moist, lowland forests of the Amazon region in south western Colombia. It prefers dense, humid forests with tall trees and thick undergrowth, near rivers or streams.
Behavior: This bird is shy and elusive, often staying hidden within the dense vegetation of its habitat. Solitary or found in small groups, it feeds on fruits, seeds, insects, and small vertebrates found on the forest floor.
Breeding: The reproductive behavior of the Razor-billed Curassow is not well documented. Breeding likely occurs during the rainy season, with pairs forming to raise their young. They may create simple nests in trees or dense vegetation for egg-laying and rearing the chicks.
Conservation Status: The Razor-billed Curassow is classified as Endangered by the IUCN.
Distribution
The Razor-billed Curassow: They live across of much of the Amazon region. They are widely distributed thru this region.
Taxonomy
Razor-billed Curassow
Mitu tuberosum
Mitu tuberosum
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Cracidae
- Genus: Mitu
- Species: Mitu tuberosum
Vocalization
Booming Notes: Their song is describe as series of deep booming notes. First 3 rising notes followed by 2 slightly higher pitch notes.
