Black Guan

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Black Guan

The Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) inhabits in Costa Rica and West Panama. It is found usually alone or in pairs, in dense mountains forests (up to 1000 meters above sea). Its size is of 64 cm (25 inches) in height and 950 g in weight.

Adults have a plumage mostly glossy black, facial skin bright blue and legs coral-red. With a small head and short head. This bird feeds on fruits like Lauracea, and palms like Ardisia.

Common Name: Black Guan
Scientific Name: Chamaepetes unicolor
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