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Colombian Chachalaca

Ortalis columbiana

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
45,1 cm
Berat
486,6666666666667 g
Famili
Cracidae
Ordo
Galliformes
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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
Rentang Sayap 45,1 cm 17.8 in
Berat 486,6666666666667 g 17.17 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

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

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Incubation: 24-26 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Suara

Kicauan

Emits a loud, raucous chachalaca chorus; Colombian highland calls are slightly harsher. Dawn choruses ring across Andean foothills and humid forest edge in Colombia.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Galliformes (Gamebirds)
Famili Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows)
Genus Ortalis
Spesies Ortalis columbiana

Distribution

Colombian Chachalaca has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Colombian Chachalaca eat?
Frugivorous; eats fruits, berries, seeds, and leaves in Colombian dry forest edges and scrubby thickets.
Where does the Colombian Chachalaca live?
Endemic to the Magdalena Valley and Caribbean slopes of Colombia. Found in dry and humid tropical forest.
Is the Colombian Chachalaca endangered?
The Colombian Chachalaca has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Colombian Chachalaca nest?
Incubation: 24-26 days.
What does the Colombian Chachalaca sound like?
Emits a loud, raucous chachalaca chorus; Colombian highland calls are slightly harsher. Dawn choruses ring across Andean foothills and humid forest edge in Colombia.
How big is the Colombian Chachalaca?
The Colombian Chachalaca has a wingspan of 45.1 cm, weight of 486.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Colombian Chachalaca belong to?
The Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) belongs to the order Galliformes and the family Cracidae.

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