Colombian Chachalaca
Ortalis columbiana
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À propos
A medium-sized cracid (~487 g) of family Cracidae, endemic to the Cauca and Magdalena river valleys of Colombia. Inhabits dry forest edges, gallery woodlands, and scrubby vegetation at low to mid elevations. Forages in social groups for fruits, seeds, and leaves. Least Concern; though endemic to Colombia, it is common within its restricted range and adapts to modified habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 45,1 cm | 17.8 in |
| Poids | 486,6666666666667 g | 17.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dull olive-brown above; head grey; bare pink-red throat; underparts pale grey-buff with slight olive wash on flanks; tail dark greenish-brown with whitish tips on outer rectrices.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Magdalena Valley and Caribbean slopes of Colombia. Found in dry and humid tropical forest.
Diet & Feeding
Frugivorous; eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in Colombian dry forest edges and scrubby thickets.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 24-26 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-4
Son
Chant
Emits a loud, raucous chachalaca chorus; Colombian highland calls are slightly harsher. Dawn choruses ring across Andean foothills and humid forest edge in Colombia.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows) |
| Genus | Ortalis |
| Espèces | Ortalis columbiana |
Distribution
Colombian Chachalaca has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Cracidae family