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Crested guan

Penelope purpurascens

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

large turkey-like black bird with reddish tail

Habitat:

spotted in tall trees on mountain just after sunrise

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Crested Guan

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Comments (5)
KarenSaxton
I was so hoping to see one. Our guide was going to try, but it was pouring rain that morning and nothing was out - even the howlers were in hiding
auntnance123
So far so good, Ismael. Besides what's not to like? It's a wonderfully beautiful place.

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Birds of the World
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Birds of Panama and Costa Rica
Mission
Path of the Tapir Biological Corridor
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PublishedDecember 28, 2011

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