What is another word for cracidae?
Pronunciation: [kɹˈasɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Cracidae is a family of birds that are commonly known as curassows, guans, and chachalacas. These birds are mainly found in tropical regions of North, Central, and South America. The Cracidae family comprises of about 50 species, all of which are game birds and have a distinctive appearance. Some synonyms for the word Cracidae include forest guans, penelopes, wattled guans, horned guans, and crestless guans. These synonyms are based on the different characteristics and traits of the Cracidae family members. Curassows, guans, and chachalacas are important components of the ecosystem, and their conservation is vital to the integrity of the tropical regions where they are found.
