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Penelope obscura

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Field Notes

Description:

Medium sized black bird with a reddish crop. Its chirping resembles a dog's bark.

Habitat:

Mata Atlântica Rain Forest

Notes:

It has been usual to find them on the outskirts of the city.

Reference Links:

jacuguaçu (Penelope obscura) | WikiAves - A Enciclopédia das Aves do Brasil

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PublishedJanuary 3, 2022

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