Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans

Rufous-headed Chachalaca

Ortalis erythroptera

The Rufous-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) is a 632 g forest bird that eats mostly fruit. It stays put all year.

Family

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans

Order

Galliformes

Weight

632 g

Habitat

Forest

Diet

Omnivore

Migration

Resident

Countries recorded

3

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