Crax Fasciolata or Bare-faced Curassow | Selwo Marina Benalmádena

The Bare-faced Curassow inhabits the forests of eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northeastern Argentina and central-southern Brazil.

It has clear sexual dimorphism, with males being black with a curly crest and yellow bill, while females are grey with white stripes.

It is a territorial, socially monogamous species, which lives alone or in pairs. It nests high up in the treetops. They are built with small branches and sticks, and have dried leaves inside. The female is the only one to incubate the two white eggs over 30 days, although both partners actively care for the young.

They are mainly frugivorous, although they also feed on small animals, especially insects. Because they are mainly frugivorous, they play a key ecological role through seed dispersal.

Their main threats come from the continued loss and fragmentation of their habitat and hunting.

Conservation Status

Extinct

Extinct in the wild

Critically endangered

Endangered

Vulnerable

Near threatened

Least concern

Insufficient data

Not evaluated