Crested Guan call and feast in Costa Rica

A crested guan rests picturesquely in a bamboo thicket. In the background, two crested guans exchange calls. Slowly, this guan also joins in the calling contest, to then become louder and louder. These calls of crested guans, Penelope purpurasens, can last up to 15 minutes and probably have a social function to mark their territories or to communicate with other guans. Their vocalizations are an important part of their behavior, and they can sometimes draw attention to themselves by flapping their wings loudly. There is evidence that these birds move within a radius of about six kilometers around their home, enjoying the still unripe fruit of the governor plum. Subscribe to our channel to learn more about the fascinating wildlife of Costa Rica, and support our environmental project by liking and sharing the video.