Crestless Curassow (Mitu tomentosum)

Crestless Curassow, a reference photo — Photo: Ben Costamagna · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The crestless curassow (Mitu tomentosum) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Crestless 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

Crax alberti
Crax blumenbachii
Penelopina nigra
Mitu tuberosum
Mitu salvini
Crax rubra

Classification

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

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