Spix’s Guan is a typical member of the Cracidae. It is found in the northern half of South America. It is fairly common in most of its range.
Classification:
Order: Galliformes
Family: Cracidae
Genus: Penelope
Species: P. jacquacu
Photos:
Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)
Our visit to Villa Carmen, a ranch/hostel near Pilcopata, was holding a few surprises for us. One of them was the guan whose behaviour resembled more that of a house cat than a bird’s.
Spix’s Guan (Penelope jacquacu)
From the metal canopy tower, Sacha Lodge, Ecuador. 70-80cm. Fairly tolerant of human presence, although those near settlements extremely shy. Rare in Ecuador. Frequent in Colombia and Venezuela. f/5.6, iso 1600, exp comp minus one, 1/800.
