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Pava Crestada

Penelope purpurascens

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Field Notes

Description:

Esta ave mide 86 cm. y pesa 1.7 kg. Poco a poco se recupera la población y es mas común verla en los bosques lluviosos de ambas vertientes en los bosques de altura no mayor a 1200 msnm.

Habitat:

Bosque Lluvioso

Notes:

Es considerada una especie bajo amenaza de extinción, debido a la pérdida de su hábitat por deforestación y a la cacería indiscriminada, pues su carne es apreciada para el consumo humano.

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Comments (8)

Thanks Phillip, Ava and Mauna.... so glad you like this spotting.
Terrific face and spotting.
Excellent spotting Jonathan! And spectacular shot!
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2013

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