North-central Brazil, in relatively small area south of R Amazon, from lower R Madeira to lower R Tapajos.
 
Population
Estimated population is 10,000 (2010).
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation due to conversion for agriculture, hunting are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) [XC227436]
by GABRIEL LEITE from Caraj\u00e1s, Aguas Claras area, Par\u00e1, Brazil (call)
White-crested Guan (Penelope pileata) [XC830381]
by id from Tapete verde - Parauapebas, Par\u00e1, Brazil (call)
Subspecies
Forms superspecies with White-browed Guan (Penelope jacucaca) and Chestnut-bellied Guan (Penelope ochrogaster). All three once considered conspecific.