Birds of Ecuador

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Genus: Ortalis (2 species, 16 worldwide)

Chachalacas (genus Ortails) are gamebirds found in 'New World' tropical forests. Chachalacas are in the same order as guans and curassow (Cracidae), but are smaller. Most species travel in groups, and are quite loud.


Rufous-headed Chachalaca
Rufous-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) Vulnerable
Buenaventura, El Oro, Ecuador   		   
Photograph by Tropical Birding (Nick Athanas)   © All Rights Reserved.


Speckled Chachalaca
Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata guttata)
Villa Carmen, Pilcopata, Peru   		   
Photograph by Tom Friedel   © All Rights Reserved.


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