Crestless Curassow
A species of Crestless Curassows Scientific name : Mitu tomentosum Genus : Crestless Curassows
Crestless Curassow, A species of Crestless Curassows
Botanical name: Mitu tomentosum
Genus: Crestless Curassows
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Description
The crestless curassow (Mitu tomentosum) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. 
Size
85 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Crestless Curassow primarily consumes fallen fruits from at least 16 different plant species. Foraging is usually done alone or in pairs on the ground, but crestless Curassow also spends time foraging in trees. No current evidence suggests a diet of leaves, flowers, or invertebrates.
Habitat
The habitat of crestless Curassow predominantly comprises rainforests, often in close proximity to rivers. These birds inhabit humid regions typified by dense foliage and are particularly associated with flooded or riverine forests. They can also be found in gallery forests, favoring areas thick with undergrowth like Bactris palm stands. Crestless Curassow occupies broader geographical regions of tropical environments across parts of northern South America.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Chachalacas Genus
Crestless Curassows Species
Crestless Curassow 
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