Measurements
Size: Around 90cm
Weight: 2.6 – 3.7kg
Northern Helmeted Curassow
Pauxi pauxi
Curassows are closely related to chickens, pheasants and quails. There are 16 species.
Habitat
The helmeted curassow is found in subtropical forests in steep, mountainous regions of Colombia and Venezuela.
Diet
They feed on fruit, nuts, buds and young leaves, and occasionally insects and small frogs. They feed mainly in the trees, only descending to the ground for fallen fruit or to scratch through leaf litter.
Breeding
A clutch of 2 eggs is incubated for about a month and the young hatch with their wing feathers already well-developed. Within 4 or 5 days they can fly confidently.
Conservation
Hunting and deforestation are major threats for this species. Although protected in most of its range, hunting still continues, and a community education project is underway to encourage protection.
Threat Level
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