Scaled Chachalaca
Scaled Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis squamata</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Scaled Chachalaca (Ortalis squamata) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis squamata; authority: Lesson, RP, 1829.
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Ortalis squamata is split from O. guttata (Sick 1993, 1997; Ridgely et al. 2001; SACC 478B).
