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Wattled Curassow
Crax globulosa
Song
Wattled Curassow
Appearance: The Wattled Curassow is a large, ground-dwelling bird with a predominantly black plumage and a prominent, brightly colored wattle or knob of skin on its throat. It has a short crest on its head, a white belly, and red legs, giving it a striking and appearance among the avian species in its range.
Habitat: Wattled Curassows are primarily found in the humid tropical forests, particularly in regions with dense vegetation, rivers, and foothills. They prefer lowland and montane forests, where they can forage for fruits, seeds, and insects on the forest floor.
Behavior: Wattled Curassows are generally shy and elusive birds that spend much of their time foraging for food on the forest floor. They are known for their low, booming calls that can be heard in the early morning or late afternoon as they communicate with other members of their group.
Breeding: Breeding likely occurs during specific seasons when food availability is high and environmental conditions are favorable. Nesting habits and reproductive behaviors of this curassows involve establishing territories, courtship displays, and parental care for the young chicks.
Conservation Status: The Wattled Curassow is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Distribution
The Wattled Curassow (Crax globulosa) is localized in certain sites of the Amazon Basin.
Taxonomy
The Wattled Curassow (Crax globulosa)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves (Birds)
- Order: Galliformes
- Family: Cracidae
- Genus: Crax
- Species: Crax globulosa
Vocalization
Roaring Call: One of the vocalizations is its deep, booming roar, which can carry over long distances through the forest canopy. The roaring call is typically produced by males as a territorial display or in response to perceived threats from other individuals.
Hooting Calls: The Wattled Curassow also emits hooting calls that consist of a series of low-pitched, guttural notes that may vary in intensity and rhythm. These hooting calls are used for communication within the social group, especially during foraging activities or to maintain contact with other individuals.
Alarm Calls: When alarmed or threatened, this curassow may produce sharp, high-pitched alarm calls to alert nearby individuals of potential danger.
