Colombian Chachalaca
Colombian Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis columbiana</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grous…
Overview
Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis columbiana; authority: Hellmayr, 1906.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Ortalis columbiana is split from O. guttata (Sick 1993, 1997; Ridgely et al. 2001; Ridgely & Greenfield 2001; SACC 439).
