East Brazilian Chachalaca
East Brazilian Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis araucuan</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Gr…
Overview
East Brazilian Chachalaca (Ortalis araucuan) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis araucuan; authority: (Spix, 1825).
Distribution
Breeding range: South America.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Ortalis araucuan is split from O. guttata (Sick 1993, 1997; Ridgely et al. 2001; SACC 478A).
