Red-throated Piping Guan
A species of Guan Scientific name : Pipile cujubi Genus : Guan
Red-throated Piping Guan, A species of Guan
Botanical name: Pipile cujubi
Genus: Guan
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Description
Photo By Don Roberson
Description
The red-throated piping guan (Pipile cujubi) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in northeastern Bolivia and Brazil, where its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest.
Size
76 cm
Feeding Habits
Red-throated Piping Guan descend to the ground to forage, consuming Tabebuia impetiginosa flowers and Schefflera morototoni fruits. They forage in flocks, often with P. grayi, showing a preference for social feeding.
Habitat
The habitat of red-throated Piping Guan typically consists of tropical and semi-deciduous forests with considerable canopy height, often found in lowland areas. These birds are predominantly associated with dense, mature forest environments, including those along riverbanks, which provide essential resources for their survival.
Dite type
Frugivorous
Photo By Don Roberson