Jucuruçu

Jucuruçu (also spelled Jucurucu) is a Brazilian Portuguese common name for a large neotropical forest bird, the Crax fasciolata. It is more commonly known in English as the Bare-faced Curassow. This bird belongs to the family Cracidae, which includes guans, chachalacas, and other curassows.

The Jucuruçu is characterized by its black plumage (in males), bare facial skin (red in males, sometimes with yellow or orange patches in females), and curled crest. It is found in a variety of forested habitats in South America, primarily in Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. The diet consists mainly of fruits, seeds, and invertebrates found on the forest floor.

The Jucuruçu faces threats from habitat loss due to deforestation and hunting. Conservation efforts are underway to protect its remaining populations. The name "Jucuruçu" is used locally and may vary depending on the region within Brazil.