The hoatzin (/ hoʊˈætsɪn / hoh-AT-sin) [note 1] or hoactzin (/ hoʊˈæktsɪn / hoh-AKT-sin) (Opisthocomus hoazin) [4] is a species of tropical bird found in swamps, riparian forests, and mangroves of the Amazon and the Orinoco basins in South America.

Hoatzin, (Opisthocomus hoazin), primitive chicken-sized bird of South American swamps, principally in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. The young possess two large claws on each wing, a trait that has led some scientists to link the species with …

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The Hoatzin, known by various other names like the stinkbird, skunk bird, Canje pheasant, or reptile bird, is a species of pheasant-sized birds found deep in the tropical wilderness and swamps of South America.

The hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a tropical bird found in the Amazon and the Orinoco basins in South America. It is notable for having chicks that have claws on two of their wing digits.

Large, dumpy bird found around lake edges and slow-moving streams. Head looks too small for its large brown body. Its orange mohawk, blue facial skin, and stubby bill make this bird extremely distinctive. Usually found in groups or pairs. Moves clumsily around waterside vegetation, making loud huffing noises. Take Merlin with you in the field!

Oct 9, 2015 · Hoatzins are the only birds in the world that eat nothing but leaves, which, compared to seeds and fruit, aren’t very nutritious, and are hard to digest. So to accomodate this diet, the Hoatzin has evolved a multi-chambered digestive tract with lots of little “stomachs,” where the leaves can sit for a while and be digested by friendly bacteria.

The Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) is a Neotropical bird that lives along slow-moving rivers and lakes in the Amazon Basin. With a distinct appearance, loud calls, a tendency to live in social groups, and a clumsy way of moving through foliage, it’s not surprising that Hoatzins are fairly easy to find in their habitat.

Opistho­co­mus hoazin are found through­out the Ama­zon in north­ern and cen­tral South Amer­ica (Stotz et. al., 1996). The habi­tat of O. hoazin in­cludes swamps, fresh water marshes, gallery forests, and the banks of rivers, lakes and streams (Stotz et. al., 1996, Strahl and Gra­jal, 1991).

Meet the Hoatzin (Ophisthocomus hoazin) on The Animal Facts including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.