Great Curassow (Male)

The great curassow (Crax rubra) is a 36-inch tall, hearty bird. All great curassows have a peak of forward-curling feathers on their heads, and long tails. The ...
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The great curassow (Crax rubra) is a 36-inch tall, hearty bird. All great curassows have a peak of forward-curling feathers on their heads, and long tails. The base of the Male Great Curassow's bill is yellow with a round bulge. The coloring of the females varies; they can be black or chestnut-colored with black or white bars and their heads and crest may be striped with black and white. The males are a lustrous blue or black, and have white bellies. They have long lifespans (up to 24 years!) and a low rate of reproduction. While the range of the great curassow extends from southern Mexico to western Ecuador, their habitat is usually limited to national parks and reserves. This photo was taken at the Organization for Tropical Studies La Selva Biological Station in Costa Rica. Please note the head of a young Great Curassow in the lower right hand corner of the photo
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