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Colombian Chachalaca

Ortalis columbiana

Least Concern

翼展

45.1 cm

体重

486.6666666666667 g

科

Cracidae

目

Galliformes

关于

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
翼展	45.1 cm	17.8 in
体重	486.6666666666667 g	17.17 oz

识别

羽毛

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

🌲 Forest

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 24-26 days.

产卵数

3-4

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Galliformes (Gamebirds)
科	Cracidae (Chachalacas, Guans & Curassows)
Genus	Ortalis
物种	Ortalis columbiana

Distribution

Colombian Chachalaca has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia

External Databases

常见问题

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.