This forest bird occurs in the Caatinga region of northeastern Brazil. Juveniles observed at one reserve had yellowish skin around the face and a yellowish throat.
Two juveniles observed at Gameleiras in 2010 had yellowish skin around the eyes and a yellowish throat, without the red wattle. Their pale streaks on the breast and flanks were less distinct.
White-browed Guans are endemic to Brazil’s Caatinga, eating fruit, flowers and leaves in seasonally dry habitats.
A2014–2015 study analysed droppings in two forest fragments, identifying22 food items. Seeds were passed intact, supporting potential seed dispersal.
A separate study associated habitat use with seasonally dry deciduous and arboreal vegetation. Forest loss and hunting make habitat and local community relationships important to conservation.
IUCN Red List (conservation/research institution listing) · Vulnerable · Global
Habitat loss and hunting are threats. Protecting wooded dry-forest habitats and understanding local use matter. An IFBaiano survey account identifies the species as IUCN Vulnerable.