Salvin's Curassow (Mitu salvini)

Salvin's Curassow, a reference photo — Photo: gsexauer · CC0 (licence)

Salvin's curassow (Mitu salvini) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Salvin's Curassow 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

Mitu tuberosum
Crax blumenbachii
Mitu tomentosum
Crax alberti
Penelopina nigra
Crax alector

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Galliformes
Family: Cracidae
Genus: Mitu
Species: Mitu salvini

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