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Revision as of 19:38, 7 January 2008 by Jthoppes (talk | contribs) (taxon)
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 and central and east Peru.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Lower montane forest and adjacent lowland evergreen forest.

Behaviour

Its diet includes fruit, seeds, soft plants, larvae and insects.

1 egg is laid.

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