Spanish Name: El Pajaro Hoatzin

Size:  From 61 to 66 centimeters. (21 to 24 inches). 

Life span:  Up to 30 years in captivity.

Predators:  Humans kill them for their eggs feathers and meat. Monkeys also.
 

Adaptations: Have claws, feet, qand a bill so they can use it to climb out of the water when they are in danger. His naest is always above the water.
 

Interesting Facts: They Breeds during rainy season. During breeding, live in small groups of two to ten; a few of which are breeders and the others, "helpers". Entire group incubates eggs and cares for the young, which are fed from crop of adult caretakers. Thne only bird to have a gut like a cow. (Breaks down food into sugars). The nestlings have claws on their wings. Has a specially adapted skeleton to be able to fly about the trees with the food in it's stomach.
 
 
 

 Bibliography: Reserva Comunal Tamshiyacu-Tahuayo Species Data Sheet" http://www.rainforestconservation.org 19 Mar. 2003
                                <http://www.rainforestconservation.org/data_sheets/birds/hoatzin.html> 

                                    "Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin)" http://arthurgrosset.com 19 Mar. 2003
                                    <http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/hoatzin.html> 

                                 "Bird Extremes!" http://www.enchantedlearning.com 19 Mar. 2003
                                 <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/Birdextremes.shtml>