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Gray-necked Chachalaca

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The Gray-necked Chachalaca is a common and noisy game bird found in the dry regions of northern South America. It is characterized by its relatively uniform brownish plumage with a grayish head and neck.

Where to spot

Its range extends across northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela, particularly in dry scrublands, gallery forests, and secondary growth areas. It's often found near human habitation.

How to spot

Listen for their loud, cackling calls, which often sound like 'cha-cha-lac-a!'. They move in small groups, frequently foraging on the ground or in low bushes. Scan open areas adjacent to dense cover.

When to spot

Gray-necked Chachalacas are present year-round. The best times for observation are dawn and dusk when their loud, characteristic calls echo through their habitat.

Where to spot

Its range extends across northern Colombia and northwestern Venezuela, particularly in dry scrublands, gallery forests, and secondary growth areas. It's often found near human habitation.

How to spot

Listen for their loud, cackling calls, which often sound like 'cha-cha-lac-a!'. They move in small groups, frequently foraging on the ground or in low bushes. Scan open areas adjacent to dense cover.

When to spot

Gray-necked Chachalacas are present year-round. The best times for observation are dawn and dusk when their loud, characteristic calls echo through their habitat.

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This chachalaca is known for its incredible adaptability, thriving in human-modified landscapes like agricultural fields and suburban gardens, as long as some suitable dense vegetation remains.

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