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Crested Guan

Penelope purpurascens

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カンムリシャクケイ
Chinese 紫冠雉
Spanish Pava cojolita
French Pénélope panachée
German Rostbauchguan
Portuguese jacu-de-crista
Russian Ржавобрюхая пенелопа

Similar Species in Penelope

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Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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Band-tailed Guan
Penelope argyrotis
Least Concern
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Baudo Guan
Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Bearded Guan
Penelope barbata
Near Threatened
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Cauca Guan
Penelope perspicax
Endangered
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Chestnut-bellied Guan
Penelope ochrogaster
Vulnerable
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Dusky-legged Guan
Penelope obscura
Least Concern
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Marail Guan
Penelope marail
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Crested Guan?
The scientific name of Crested Guan is Penelope purpurascens. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of Crested Guan?
Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Crested Guan live?
Crested Guan is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Crested Guan belong to?
Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Crested Guan endangered?
No, Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Crested Guan belong to?
Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Crested Guan?
The closest relatives of Crested Guan in the genus Penelope include Andean Guan, Band-tailed Guan, Baudo Guan, Bearded Guan, Cauca Guan.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
LC 🐾
Band-tailed Guan
Penelope argyrotis
LC 🐾
Baudo Guan
Penelope ortoni
EN 🐾
Bearded Guan
Penelope barbata
NT 🐾
Cauca Guan
Penelope perspicax
EN 🐾
Chestnut-bellied Guan
Penelope ochrogaster
VU
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Crested Guan
Penelope purpurascens
LC
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Dusky-legged Guan
Penelope obscura
LC 🐾
Marail Guan
Penelope marail
LC 🐾
Red-faced Guan
Penelope dabbenei
LC 🐾
Rusty-margined Guan
Penelope superciliaris
NT 🐾
Spix's Guan
Penelope jacquacu
LC 🐾
White-browed Guan
Penelope jacucaca
VU 🐾
White-crested Guan
Penelope pileata
VU 🐾
White-winged Guan
Penelope albipennis
EN
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