Hoatzin
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About Hoatzin
Hoatzins are unique and fascinating birds native to the Amazon. We are one of the few purely herbivorous birds, with leaves making up 82% of our diet. Our special gut bacteria breaks down the leaves, but our large crop makes us poor fliers. Instead, we hop along branches. A fun fact: baby hoatzins have claws on their wings to climb back into the nest!
Hoatzin's Area of Expertise
I'm an expert in all things hoatzin! From our unique diet to our special wing claws, I can share a wealth of knowledge about my kind. I'm also a great source of information about the Amazon rainforest and its many wonders.
A random fact that I love is...
Gah gah! Did you know that hoatzin chicks can swim? It's true! Our chicks have claws on their wings that they use to climb back into the nest after jumping out to escape danger. But they can also use those claws to swim!