Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax)

Western Colombia, on both slopes of western Andes and western slopes of central Andes; almost wholly confined to middle and upper Cauca Valley. Much rarer on western slopes of western Andes, where seen mainly in low passes.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
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Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) [XC354275]
by Ross Gallardy from Otun Quimbaya, Colombia (call)

Cauca Guan (Penelope perspicax) [XC306301]
by Daniel Cadena (Colecci\u00f3n de Sonidos Ambientales - Instituto Humboldt) from SFF Otun-Quimbaya, Pereira, Risaralda, C Andes, Colombia (alarm call)

Subspecies
Has long been considered a subspecies of either White-browed Guan (Penelope jacucaca) or Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens).

Forms superspecies with White-browed Guan (Penelope jacucaca), Crested Guan (Penelope purpurascens), White-winged Guan (Penelope albipennis) and Dusky-legged Guan (Penelope obscura).

No subspecies.

References
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