Horned Guan

(Oreophasis derbianus)

Pavo de Cacho

Endemic to remote cloud forests in Chiapas and Guatemala. Unique striking red horn of bare skin on top of head. Humid evergreen forests, rarely pine-evergreen forest. Mostly arboreal, runs quickly among mid-to upper levels of large trees and overlooked easily. Usually found singly, often naturally curious.

2000 – 3000 m (6,500 – 10,000 ft).

Sites: Paquisis, San Pedro Volcano, Los Tarrales