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The crested guan (Penelope purpurascens) is a Near Threatened species in an ancient group of birds of the family Cracidae, which are related to the Australasian megapodes or mound builders (Megapodiidae). It is found from central Mexico through Central America and in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Crested Guan being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Penelope perspicax
- Penelope jacquacu
- Penelope marail
- Penelope obscura
- Penelope superciliaris
- Penelope bridgesi
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Cracidae
- Genus
- Penelope
- Species
- Penelope purpurascens
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