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A Cracidologist is a biologist who studies these fascinating birds. Currently this dedicated band of scientists who are determined to learn everything there is to know about these rare birds numbers about 100 individuals. By dedicated, they are indeed no less than that. Cracidologists may risk their lives working in dangerous regions and less than comfortable conditions to satiate their quest to learn all they can about these rare birds.

You can see the field notes a scientist recorded about observations of Cracids in the wild, along with the type of gear used in the field: binoculars for viewing Cracids at a distance, recording gear for capturing vocalizations, and leg bands for identifying individuals. Also scientific articles and books are important reference materials, as are the Cracid specimens themselves.

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