Guan, << gwahn, >> is the name of a group of tropical American game birds. Guans measure from 22 to 36 inches (56 to 91 centimeters) long and weigh up to 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms). Their feathers are greenish-black mixed with white and brown. Guans have long tails, and most species have a crest on the head. They eat fruits and seeds.
