The Grey-headed Chachalaca is a medium-sized, long-tailed bird inhabiting tropical forests of Central and South America. It is easily recognized by its distinctive grey head and neck contrasting with a brownish body.
Where to spot
Found in tropical regions from Costa Rica and Panama, through Colombia, to western Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and understory of humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests. Listen for their distinctive, often loud, 'chach-a-lac' calls, which are a hallmark of their presence.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging and calling.
Where to spot
Found in tropical regions from Costa Rica and Panama, through Colombia, to western Ecuador.
How to spot
Scan the mid-story and understory of humid evergreen and semi-deciduous forests. Listen for their distinctive, often loud, 'chach-a-lac' calls, which are a hallmark of their presence.
When to spot
Year-round. Most active in the early morning and late afternoon when foraging and calling.
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They are highly social birds, typically seen in small groups foraging for fruits, seeds, and insects in the canopy or dense undergrowth, often communicating with a variety of calls.
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