Guans, Curassows, and Chachalacas
Horned Guan
Oreophasis derbianus
ENEndangered
- Family
- Guans, Curassows, and Chachalacas (Cracidae)
- Order
- Galliformes
Overview
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.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Humid forest of southern Mexico (Chiapas) and Guatemala.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Horned guan
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
