The guans are a number of bird genera which make up the largest group in the family Cracidae. They are found mainly in northern South America, southern Central America, and a few adjacent …

The 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.

Nov 22, 2025 · Explore the Guan bird family, known for their vibrant plumage and ecological role. Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and conservation needs.

Everything you should know about the Guan. The Guan is a group of bird species that look somewhat like a pheasant, native to Central and South America.

Guans: Guans are large birds belonging to the family Cracidae, which is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. They are characterized by their hefty bodies, long tails, and …

Very large, long-tailed game bird of tropical and subtropical forest. Often seen high in trees or flying through the forest canopy; usually not seen in areas near people except in some protected areas due …

Basic facts about Andean guan: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.

There is also the peculiar horned guan (Oreophasis derbianus) which is not a true guan, but a very distinct and ancient cracid with no close living relatives (Pereira et al. 2002).

6 days ago · Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Joe Sternberg, Allysia Finley, and Kim Strassel. A Christmas update with some good news on the case of Guan Heng, the Chinese …

Dec 23, 2025 · Decision comes amid growing public support for Guan Heng – who secretly filmed detention facilities in China – after he illegally entered US by boat