Wattled Guan
VU

Wattled Guan

Aburria aburri

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wattled_guan

Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

The Wattled Guan faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its Andean range, with cloud forests being cleared for agriculture, cattle ranching, and human settlement. Hunting pressure remains intense throughout much of its distribution, as these large, conspicuous birds are prized as food sources by local communities. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations into small, vulnerable patches, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize cleared areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

The Wattled Guan inhabits humid montane forests and cloud forests along the Andes, typically at elevations between 1,500-3,000 meters. It prefers dense, primary forest canopy but can occasionally be found in well-developed secondary forests and forest edges adjacent to intact habitat.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Wattled Guan classified as Vulnerable?
Wattled Guan is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. The Wattled Guan faces severe pressure from widespread deforestation across its Andean range, with cloud forests being cleared for agriculture, cattle ranching, and human settlement. Hunting pressure remains intense throughout much of its distribution, as these large, conspicuous birds are prized as food sources by local communities. Habitat fragmentation has isolated populations into small, vulnerable patches, reducing genetic diversity and limiting the species' ability to recolonize cleared areas.
Where does Wattled Guan live?
Wattled Guan occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Wattled Guan?
The main threats to Wattled Guan are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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