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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
− | This is a [[Dictionary_M- | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> |
It formerly included [[Sira Curassow]]. | It formerly included [[Sira Curassow]]. | ||
− | Two subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: | + | Two subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: |
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Lower montane forest and adjacent lowland evergreen forest. | Lower montane forest and adjacent lowland evergreen forest. |
Revision as of 19:40, 30 June 2014
- Pauxi unicornis
Identification
I85-95 cm. All-black, with white vent and tip to tail. Bright red bill and pale blue, long, horn-shaped casque. Pale red legs. Female like male, but also has a rufous colour phase.
Distribution
Central Bolivia.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It formerly included Sira Curassow.
Two subspecies are recognized[1]:
Habitat
Lower montane forest and adjacent lowland evergreen forest.
Behaviour
Diet
Its diet includes fruit, seeds, soft plants, larvae and insects.
Breeding
1 egg is laid.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2011. IOC World Bird Names (version 2.10). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
- Birdforum thread discussing taxonomy of this species