Trinidad Piping-Guan
Trinidad Piping-Guan
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The Trinidad Piping-Guan is a Critically Endangered cracid endemic to the island of Trinidad. It is a large, striking bird with glossy black plumage, a distinctive shaggy white crest, bright blue facial skin, and red legs.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid lowland and montane forests on the island of Trinidad, primarily within the Northern Range.
How to spot
Its distinctive blue face, white crest, and red legs are key identification features. Listen for its unique piping calls. Due to its extreme rarity, observing this species often requires considerable effort and local guidance within protected areas.
When to spot
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, when they are typically foraging or vocalizing. Observable year-round.
Where to spot
Restricted to humid lowland and montane forests on the island of Trinidad, primarily within the Northern Range.
How to spot
Its distinctive blue face, white crest, and red legs are key identification features. Listen for its unique piping calls. Due to its extreme rarity, observing this species often requires considerable effort and local guidance within protected areas.
When to spot
Most active in the early morning and late afternoon, when they are typically foraging or vocalizing. Observable year-round.
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This species is named for its unique, loud, and resonant 'piping' calls, which are an unmistakable sound in its forest habitat.
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