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Weißschwingenguan

Penelope albipennis

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

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

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハジロシャクケイ
Chinese 白翅冠雉
Spanish Pava aliblanca
French Pénélope à ailes blanches
German Weißschwingenguan
Portuguese jacu-de-asas-brancas
Russian Белокрылая 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 Weißschwingenguan?
The scientific name of Weißschwingenguan is Penelope albipennis. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of Weißschwingenguan?
Weißschwingenguan (Penelope albipennis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißschwingenguan live?
Weißschwingenguan is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Weißschwingenguan belong to?
Weißschwingenguan (Penelope albipennis) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Weißschwingenguan endangered?
Yes, Weißschwingenguan (Penelope albipennis) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Weißschwingenguan belong to?
Weißschwingenguan (Penelope albipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißschwingenguan?
The closest relatives of Weißschwingenguan 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 🐾
Weißschopfguan
Penelope pileata
VU
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Weißschwingenguan
Penelope albipennis
EN
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Weißstirnguan
Penelope superciliaris
NT
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