Baudo guan
Penelope ortoni
The Baudó guan (Penelope ortoni) is a species of bird from the family Cracidae.
About the Baudo guan
The Baudó guan (Penelope ortoni) is a species of bird from the family Cracidae. It is restricted to humid forests in the west Andean foothills of western Colombia and north-western Ecuador. It is highly sensitive to hunting and habitat destruction, with large sections of the main distribution in the Chocó having already disappeared. Consequently, it is considered to be endangered by BirdLife International and IUCN.
Fun Facts About Baudo guan
- It is highly sensitive to hunting and habitat destruction, with large sections of the main distribution in the Chocó having already disappeared.
- Consequently, it is considered to be endangered by BirdLife International and IUCN.
Conservation Status
The Baudo guan is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. This species is at significant risk of extinction and requires active conservation efforts.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Cracidae |
| Genus | Penelope |
| Species | Penelope ortoni |
Range & Habitat
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