Grey-headed Chachalaca

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 556 views Updated 2026-11-01

Grey-headed Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis cinereiceps</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Gr…

Overview

Grey-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis cinereiceps; authority: Gray, GR, 1867.

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Ortalis cinereiceps is split from O. garrula (Sibley & Monroe 1990; AOU 1998).

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