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White-crested Guan

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Galliformes (อันดับไก่)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Penelope
Species
Penelope pileata (White-crested Guan)

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

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Penelope ortoni
Endangered
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Bearded Guan
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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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Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
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Marail Guan
Penelope marail
Least Concern
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White-browed Guan
Penelope jacucaca
Vulnerable
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Red-faced Guan
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Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-crested Guan?
The scientific name of White-crested Guan is Penelope pileata. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of White-crested Guan?
White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-crested Guan live?
White-crested Guan 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 White-crested Guan belong to?
White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is White-crested Guan endangered?
Yes, White-crested Guan (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 White-crested Guan belong to?
White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of White-crested Guan?
The closest relatives of White-crested Guan in the genus Penelope include Baudo Guan, Bearded Guan, Cauca Guan, Chestnut-bellied Guan, Andean Guan.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Penelope — 15 Species

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