Hoatzin (Opisthocomidae) - HBW 3
Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)
French: Hoazin huppé
German: Hoatzin
Spanish: Hoazín
Taxonomy: Phasianus Hoazin P. L. S. Müller, 1776, Cayenne.
Monotypic family of uncertain affinities. Some morphological similarities with Galliformes, especially Cracidae; recent work suggests relationship with Cuculiformes, near Crotophaginae; closest relatives and position in linear hierarchy remain controversial (see page 24). Monotypic.
Distribution: E of Andes, from Colombia, Venezuela and the Guianas S to Ecuador, Peru, N & C Brazil and Bolivia.
- Least Concern
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A bird displaying Amazonia Lodge, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2005 4 years ago 51 sec 4.7 -
Two birds perched on a branch and flying away Amazonia Lodge, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2005 3 years ago 38 sec 4.7 -
A bird in a tree, cocking its tail Amazonia Lodge, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2005 3 years ago 29 sec 4.7 -
A dorsal view of two birds perched on a branch Amazonia Lodge, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 4 August 2005 3 years ago 32 sec 4.5 -
Ten birds perched together Hato Piñero, Cojedes State, Venezuela (Monotypic species)
David Ascanio 28 February 2006 3 years ago 27 sec 3.9 -
An adult with a young Cocha Camungo, Manu National Park, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Madre de Dios, Peru (Monotypic species)
Keith Blomerley 22 November 2004 4 years ago 19 sec 3.7
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Cerca de Trinidad, en una estancia fotografie este individuo Beni, Bolivia
povedano 14 weeks ago 4.8 -
Adult perched in a tree Hato Piñero, Cojedes, Venezuela
Mikko Pyhälä 18 December 2008 1 year ago 4.5 -
A perched bird raising its wings. Delta Amacuro, Venezuela (Monotypic species)
philgunson 28 December 2009 11 weeks ago 4 -
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A pair perched on a branch near the oxbow lake. Cocha Salvador, Manu National Park, Madre de Dios, Peru
José M. Formentí 21 July 2009 20 weeks ago 3.8 -
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Male - perched on a tree branch Marasha Natural Reserve, Puerto Alegría, Loreto, Peru
Blair Wainman 13 August 2009 30 weeks ago 3.7 -
Perched on a branch over a river. Delta Amacuro, Venezuela (Monotypic species)
philgunson 28 December 2009 11 weeks ago 3.5
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A group of hoatzins hidden in vegetation near the shore of the oxbow lake; Cocha Blanco, Madre de Dios, Peru
José M. Formentí 18 July 2009 20 weeks ago 3
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