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White-winged Guan

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

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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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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Andean Guan
Penelope montagnii
Least Concern
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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
Penelope dabbenei
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-winged Guan?
The scientific name of White-winged Guan is Penelope albipennis. It belongs to the genus Penelope.
What is the conservation status of White-winged Guan?
White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-winged Guan live?
White-winged Guan 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 White-winged Guan belong to?
White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis) belongs to the genus Penelope, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is White-winged Guan endangered?
Yes, White-winged Guan (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 White-winged Guan belong to?
White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of White-winged Guan?
The closest relatives of White-winged 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
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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 🐾
White-crested Guan
Penelope pileata
VU
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White-winged Guan
Penelope albipennis
EN
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Crested Guan
Penelope purpurascens
LC 🐾
Dusky-legged Guan
Penelope obscura
LC
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