Highland guan
Penelopina nigra
The highland guan (Penelopina nigra) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae.
About the Highland guan
The highland guan (Penelopina nigra) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in the highlands of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, southern Mexico, and Nicaragua. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. Its population has declined much in recent times: Listed as a species of Least Concern in 1994, it was uplisted to Near Threatened in 2000 and, as it was determined to be less common than previously believed, to Vulnerable in the 2007 IUCN Red List.
Fun Facts About Highland guan
- Its population has declined much in recent times: Listed as a species of Least Concern in 1994, it was uplisted to Near Threatened in 2000 and, as it was determined to be less common than previously believed, to Vulnerable in the 2007 IUCN Red List.
- Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
Conservation Status
The Highland guan is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species faces threats that could impact its population if conservation measures are not maintained.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Cracidae |
| Genus | Penelopina |
| Species | Penelopina nigra |
Range & Habitat
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