Birds of Peru

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Genus: Pauxi (1 species, 3 worldwide)

Pauxi is one of threeo genus of Curassow, the largest 'gamebird' in tropical America (80 cm.).


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Sira Curassow (Pauxi koepckeae) Critically Endangered ENDEMIC
   

A large black curassow similar to the Helmeted Curassow further north, and Horned Curassow in Bolivia. The difference is the shape and angle of the horn.

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