Alagoas Curassow

Mitu mitu

The Alagoas curassow is a glossy-black, pheasant-like bird. It was formerly found in forests in Northeastern Brazil in what is now the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas, which is the origin of its common name. It is now extinct in the wild; there are about 200 individuals in captivity.

Scientific name

Mitu mitu

Family

Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows

IUCN status

EW