Chestnut-headed Chachalaca
Chestnut-headed Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis ruficeps</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and G…
Overview
Chestnut-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis ruficeps) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis ruficeps; authority: (Wagler, 1830).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Ortalis ruficeps is split from O. motmot (Sick 1993; Ridgely et al. 2001; SACC 731; Tomotani et al. 2020).
