Great Curassow
Crax rubra
(L 31-39" Wt 6.8-10.7 lb)
Crax perhaps from Greek
for head; rubra is Latin for
red, ruddy.
for head; rubra is Latin for
red, ruddy.
Arenal Observatory Lodge
06Jan2024
Is threatened by loss
of habitat and hunting.
of habitat and hunting.
femalemale
juvenile male lacking
knob on bill
knob on bill
Song is a very low-pitched, almost
subliminal, booming sound...sonic
waves are almost felt.
subliminal, booming sound...sonic
waves are almost felt.