Mitu (bird)

In this article, we are going to explore Mitu (bird) and its impact on our current society. Mitu (bird) is a topic that has sparked the interest of many experts in the field, as well as the general population. Over the years, Mitu (bird) has been the subject of numerous studies and investigations, which have allowed us to better understand its implications and consequences in different areas. From its origin to its current effects, Mitu (bird) has played a large role in shaping our reality, and it is crucial to analyze it from different perspectives to understand its full scope. In this sense, this article aims to unravel the most relevant aspects of Mitu (bird), as well as discuss its importance and relevance today.

Genus of birds

Mitu
Mitu tuberosum
Scientific classification
Domain:	Eukaryota
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Galliformes
Family:	Cracidae
Subfamily:	Cracinae
Genus:	Mitu Lesson, 1831
Type species
Ourax mitu Temminck ( = Crax mitu Linnaeus)
Species
M. tomentosum M. mitu M. salvini M. tuberosum

Mitu is a genus of curassows, large birds in the family Cracidae. They are found in humid tropical forests in South America. Their plumage is iridescent black with a white or rufous crissum (the area around the cloaca) and tail-tip, and their legs and bills are red. The genders are alike.

Species

Image	Scientific name	Common Name	Distribution
	Mitu tomentosum	Crestless curassow	Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, and Venezuela.
	Mitu mitu - extinct in the wild (mid-late 1980s)	Alagoas curassow	Northeastern Brazil
	Mitu salvini	Salvin's curassow	Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
	Mitu tuberosum	Razor-billed curassow	Amazon Rainforest

References

1. ^ Peters, JL (1934). Check-list of birds of the world. Vol. 2. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. pp. 9–10.

• Hilty, Steven L (2003). Birds of Venezuela. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5.