Chestnut-winged Chachalaca
Chestnut-winged Chachalaca
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This entry refers to *Ortalis garrula*, a name historically used for populations of the Rufous-tailed Chachalaca, a highly vocal species primarily found in northern South America. It inhabits diverse forest and scrubland habitats.
Where to spot
Its range aligns with *Ortalis ruficauda*, encompassing parts of Colombia and Venezuela.
How to spot
Look in dense brush, forest edges, and dry scrubland. Identifying them involves spotting their long tails and listening for their characteristic 'cha-cha-lac' calls, often given by groups.
When to spot
Year-round, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
Where to spot
Its range aligns with *Ortalis ruficauda*, encompassing parts of Colombia and Venezuela.
How to spot
Look in dense brush, forest edges, and dry scrubland. Identifying them involves spotting their long tails and listening for their characteristic 'cha-cha-lac' calls, often given by groups.
When to spot
Year-round, particularly vocal at dawn and dusk.
Credits:
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Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
While sometimes listed separately in older classifications, *Ortalis garrula* is widely considered a synonym of *Ortalis ruficauda*, sharing its characteristic loud, communal calls and general ecology.
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