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Blue-billed Curassow

Crax alberti

Critically Endangered

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The Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) is a species in the genus Crax. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Galliformes (อันดับไก่)

Species

Crax alberti (Blue-billed Curassow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオコブホウカンチョウ

Chinese 蓝嘴凤冠雉

Spanish Pavón Colombiano

French Hocco d'Albert

German Blaulappenhokko

Portuguese mutum-de-bico-azul

Russian Синеклювый кракс

Similar Species in Crax

Yellow-knobbed Curassow

Crax daubentoni

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-billed Curassow?

The scientific name of Blue-billed Curassow is Crax alberti. It belongs to the genus Crax.

What is the conservation status of Blue-billed Curassow?

Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-billed Curassow live?

Blue-billed Curassow is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.

What family does Blue-billed Curassow belong to?

Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) belongs to the genus Crax, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.

Is Blue-billed Curassow endangered?

Yes, Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blue-billed Curassow belong to?

Blue-billed Curassow (Crax alberti) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-billed Curassow?

The closest relatives of Blue-billed Curassow in the genus Crax include Bare-faced Curassow, Black Curassow, Great Curassow, Red-billed Curassow, Wattled Curassow.