Grey-Winged Trumpeter (a.k.a.
Common Trumpeter)
Psophia crepitans
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Range and habitat:
The Grey-winged trumpeter is native to the Amazon
basin of South America, southeast Venezuela and Guiana.
Natural diet:
Grey-winged trumpeters feed on vegetable matter
and insects.
Size / weight range:
This bird grows to be 17 to 24 inches in
length and weighs a little over 2 pounds.
Interesting facts:
The Grey-winged trumpeter travels in flocks
of 50 or more. Because of the ease by which these birds can be tamed.
they are commonly kept as pets. Grey-winged trumpters are also effective
as sentinels because of their loud and unmistakable “trumpeting” call.
They rarely fly and will choose to run from a predator.
Location at The Toledo Zoo:
Aviary
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