Rufous-tailed Chachalaca (Ortalis garrula)

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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.

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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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