Plain Chachalaca

Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans 👁 399 views Updated 2026-11-01

Plain Chachalaca (<em>Ortalis vetula</em>) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (<em>Cracidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula) is a species of Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans (Cracidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Ortalis; binomial: Ortalis vetula; authority: (Wagler, 1830).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

‹ Chachalacas, Curassows, Guans Back to Encyclopedia

WhatsApp

Scan QR to chat on WhatsApp

WeChat QR

Scan QR to add on WeChat

QQ