Bearded Guan
A species of Typical guans Scientific name : Penelope barbata Genus : Typical guans
Bearded Guan, A species of Typical guans
Botanical name: Penelope barbata
Genus: Typical guans
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Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The bearded guan (Penelope barbata) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
55 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Bearded Guan is primarily frugivorous, feeding on fruits and berries, complemented by leaves, flowers, and insects, with a penchant for foraging in the treetops.
Habitat
Bearded Guan is typically found in montane cloud forests, both humid and dry, situated in temperate and upper subtropical zones along the western slopes of the Andes. This species inhabits a range of elevations from 1200 to 3100 meters but is especially prevalent above 2700 meters in certain regions. Bearded Guan is also known to occupy small, relictual forest patches within their broader montane range.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
The greatest threat to the bearded guan (Penelope barbata) is deforestation for agriculture and mining.
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
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