crested guan

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crested guan

bird

Also known as: Penelope purpurascens

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…crested (miscalled purple) guan (Penelope purpurascens), found from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela, is an important game bird, about 65 cm long and weighing about 2 kg. It is greenish brown, with white spotting below. Several species are endangered.
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…crested (miscalled purple) guan (Penelope purpurascens), found from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela, is an important game bird, about 65 cm long and weighing about 2 kg. It is greenish brown, with white spotting below. Several species are endangered.
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