Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor)

OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Chamaepetes (?) unicolor ("uniform")

Black Guan (Chamaepetes unicolor) at San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica - November 2025

Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: 1.13kg  /  Length: 62-69cm  /  Wingspan: 120-140cm
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern

A large galliform endemic to the mountains of Costa Rica and Panama, generally from an altitude of 1000m. It is primarily frugivorous where it feeds in trees, though also will take windfall from the ground at times. While considered not in immediate threat, it is hunted for food in parts of its range. 
 
Related Species: 
Order: Galliformes
Family: Cracidae
Genus: Chamaepetes
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic 

 
- Sighting Locations -

COSTA RICA - Spanish - Pava Negra ("Black Guan")
Resident of Central Highlands
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Two sightings at San Gerardo de Dota

Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto