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Weißschopfguan

Penelope pileata

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Galliformes (Hühnervögel)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Penelope
Species
Penelope pileata (Weißschopfguan)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロガシラシャクケイ
Chinese 彩冠雉
Spanish Pava crestiblanca
French Pénélope à poitrine rousse
German Weißschopfguan
Portuguese jacupiranga
Russian Белохохлая пенелопа

Similar Species in Penelope

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Andenguan
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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Bartguan
Penelope barbata
Near Threatened
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Bindenschwanzguan
Penelope argyrotis
Least Concern
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Bronzeguan
Penelope obscura
Least Concern
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Caucaguan
Penelope perspicax
Endangered
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Marailguan
Penelope marail
Least Concern
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Ortonguan
Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Rostbauchguan
Penelope purpurascens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißschopfguan?
The scientific name of Weißschopfguan is Penelope pileata. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of Weißschopfguan?
Weißschopfguan (Penelope pileata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißschopfguan live?
Weißschopfguan is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Weißschopfguan belong to?
Weißschopfguan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Weißschopfguan endangered?
Yes, Weißschopfguan (Penelope pileata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Weißschopfguan belong to?
Weißschopfguan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißschopfguan?
The closest relatives of Weißschopfguan in the genus Penelope include Andenguan, Bartguan, Bindenschwanzguan, Bronzeguan, Caucaguan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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Andenguan
Penelope montagnii
LC 🐾
Bartguan
Penelope barbata
NT 🐾
Bindenschwanzguan
Penelope argyrotis
LC 🐾
Bronzeguan
Penelope obscura
LC 🐾
Caucaguan
Penelope perspicax
EN 🐾
Marailguan
Penelope marail
LC 🐾
Ortonguan
Penelope ortoni
EN 🐾
Rostbauchguan
Penelope purpurascens
LC 🐾
Rotbrustguan
Penelope ochrogaster
VU 🐾
Rotgesichtguan
Penelope dabbenei
LC 🐾
Spixguan
Penelope jacquacu
LC 🐾
Weißbrauenguan
Penelope jacucaca
VU
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Weißschopfguan
Penelope pileata
VU
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Weißschwingenguan
Penelope albipennis
EN 🐾
Weißstirnguan
Penelope superciliaris
NT
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