# guan

/ɡwˈɑːn/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/guan
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a large bird that looks like a turkey and lives in the forests of Central and South America. It is known for its loud, deep calls and colorful feathers.

For teachers: any of several large, long-tailed, broad-tailed birds of the family Cracidae, native to the forests of Central and South America. Often distinguished by their distinctive vocalisations and iridescent plumage.

## Examples

- The guan called loudly from the trees in the morning.
- While hiking through the dense jungle, we heard the deep, resonant call of a guan echoing through the canopy.
- The conservation status of several guan species remains precarious due to habitat fragmentation and the illegal trade of their prized feathers for traditional ceremonial purposes.

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