Crested guan, close-up of head
Crested guan (Penelope purpurascens)
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Facts – Crested guan
| Also known as: | Purple guan, purplish guan |
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Cracidae |
| Genus | Penelope (1) |
Status – Crested guan
Description – Crested guan
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References
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IUCN Red List (December, 2010)
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CITES (December, 2010)
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