[Psophia crepitans]
Habitat: Mature, dense tropical rainforests
Height: 19-22″
Weight: 35-46 oz
Incubation Period: 28 days
Number of Young: 3-6
Conservation Status: Near Threatened
– Is a weak flier and prefers to run
– Perch in trees at night to sleep
– Dominant female mates with up to three dominant males; no mating by other group members
– When the eggs hatch, all the adults in the group will assist in feeding and caring for the chicks
– Young are sometimes transported from the nest shortly after hatching in the bill of the parent
– Commonly tamed as pets, they are effective sentinels because of their loud and unmistakable “trumpeting” call.