The species occupies forest, including humid evergreen forests, semi-deciduous forests, pine-oak forests and gallery forests (Gilbert and Schulenberg 2020). It is mainly found in the lowlands, but can reach up to 2,000-2,500 m (Howell and Webb 1995; Parker et al. 1996).

The species occurs from Mexico (from Sinaloa and Tamaulipas southward) through Central America to northern South America from northwestern Peru (Tumbes) to northern Venezuela (Gilbert and Schulenberg 2020).

Conservation Actions in place
The species occurs in several protected areas throughout its range. It is listed as threatened in Mexico (SEMARNAT 2010) and as Vulnerable at the national level in Ecuador (Freile et al. 2019). An Action Plan was produced in 2000 (Brooks and Strahl 2000).

Conservation Actions needed
Survey to assess the population size. Monitor the population trend. Quantify the impact of hunting on the population size. Protect remaining habitat. Implement regulations to reduce hunting pressure. Raise awareness for the species.