gwahn, a bird related to the grouse and partridge, a native of Central and South America. These birds, of which there are several species, are easily domesticated and are often seen about native villages, though their natural home is in trees and on the ground, where they feed upon fruits and seeds. They are mainly black in color and have crested heads and long, handsome tails. They usually live in flocks, but separate into pairs during the breeding season.