Rusty-margined Guan
A species of Typical guans Scientific name : Penelope superciliaris Genus : Typical guans
Rusty-margined Guan, A species of Typical guans
Botanical name: Penelope superciliaris
Genus: Typical guans
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Description
The rusty-margined guan (Penelope superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, which includes the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in the dry regions of northeast Brazil, the cerrado and caatinga, as well as southeast Brazil; also the pantanal and the adjacent southeast Amazon Basin. It is also found in eastern Paraguay with extreme northeast Argentina, and eastern Bolivia in the Pantanal. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. If not hunted, it tolerates human proximity well and can be found even in the city of Rio de Janeiro, in places such as the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden as well as in the adjoining Tijuca Forest. 
Size
73 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rusty-margined Guan is a non-specialized frugivore favoring fruits from a wide array of species, with the occasional consumption of insects, leaves, and flowers—especially in the dry season. While foraging alone or in groups, primarily arboreal but also terrestrial, rusty-margined Guan helps in seed dispersal and uses gizzard stones for digestion.
Habitat
Rusty-margined Guan thrives in various forested habitats across tropical regions, ranging from dense forest interiors and edges to woodland types like semi-deciduous, gallery, and riparian forests. They adapt well to secondary growth and even anthropogenic landscapes, including Eucalyptus plantations. These birds typically favor forest peripheries and are often found near water bodies like riverbanks and mangroves.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
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