East Brazilian Chachalaca
Ortalis araucuan
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A medium-sized cracid (~550 g) of family Cracidae, endemic to northeastern and eastern Brazil. Inhabits the caatinga scrublands, cerrado woodland edges, and Atlantic Forest fragments. Forages in groups on fruits, seeds, and leaves. Least Concern; one of the few cracids adapted to Brazil's semi-arid caatinga biome and tolerant of disturbed habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 36,0 cm | 14.2 in |
| Poids | 550,0 g | 19.40 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brownish-olive upperparts; grey-brown head; bare reddish throat skin; underparts pale olive-buff with pale grey wash on breast; tail dark brown, outer feathers tipped pale whitish.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to northeastern Brazil in the states of Maranhão, Piauí, and Ceará. Found in caatinga dry scrub and transitional forest.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivorous; eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in caatinga and Atlantic forest edges of northeastern Brazil.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-30 days.
Taille de la couvée
3
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, raucous chachalaca chorus; eastern Brazilian populations have a slightly nasal quality. Dawn choruses boom across Caatinga and Atlantic forest fragments.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Ortalis |
| Espèces | Ortalis araucuan |
Distribution
East Brazilian Chachalaca has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family