Rufous-tailed Chachalaca

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The Rufous-tailed Chachalaca is a distinctive and noisy bird found in northern South America, easily recognized by its rufous (reddish-brown) tail. It is a common resident of dry forests, woodlands, and scrublands.

Where to spot

Distributed across northern Colombia, Venezuela, and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

How to spot

Look in dense tangled vegetation, often along rivers or forest edges. Listening for their very loud, grating group calls is the most effective way to locate them.

When to spot

Year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.

Where to spot

Distributed across northern Colombia, Venezuela, and the islands of Trinidad and Tobago.

How to spot

Look in dense tangled vegetation, often along rivers or forest edges. Listening for their very loud, grating group calls is the most effective way to locate them.

When to spot

Year-round. Most active and vocal during the early morning and late afternoon.

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Their collective 'chachalaca' calls are often a dominant sound in their habitat, serving as a social signal and territorial marker that can be heard from a considerable distance.

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