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Horned Guan
Oreophasis derbianus Gray, GR, 1844
75–85 cmLength2.1 kgWeight
The horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus) is an endangered species in an ancient group of birds of the family Cracidae, which are related to the Australasian megapodes or mound builders (Megapodiidae).
Busiest months: March · Most records: Mexico, Guatemala
Where and when it's recorded
Horned Guan has been recorded at 5 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Reserva de la Biosfera El Triunfo – Campamento El TriunfoMexico479 records
- Parque Regional Municipal Zunil – Fuentes GeorginasGuatemala277 records
- RNP Los Tarrales – sector VesubioGuatemala18 records
More places
- RNP Los TarralesGuatemala16 records
- Mirador Rey TepepulGuatemala1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus) is an endangered 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 in Mexico, Guatemala, and possibly Honduras.
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Questions
How big is the Horned Guan?
The Horned Guan is about 75–85 cm long and weighs around 2.1 kg.
Where does the Horned Guan live?
Its breeding range: Middle America: southeastern Mexico and Guatemala. It is most often recorded in Mexico and Guatemala.
When is the best time to see the Horned Guan?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Horned Guan endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Horned Guan as Endangered.
What does the Horned Guan eat?
Main food: Fruit.
What family is the Horned Guan in?
It belongs to the family Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae), order Galliformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 75–85 cm
- Weight
- 2.1 kg
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Fruit
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 370 mm
- Tail
- 353 mm
- Bill
- 43 mm
- Tarsus
- 82 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America: southeastern Mexico and Guatemala
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Galliformes
- Family
- Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans Cracidae
- Genus
- Oreophasis
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