About the Chestnut-winged Chachalaca
The Chestnut-winged Chachalaca (Ortalis garrula) is a species of bird in the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), within the order Galliformes. This family contains 57 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code chwcha1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis garrula |
| Species Codes | chwcha1, CWCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-winged Chachalaca belong to?
The Chestnut-winged Chachalaca (Ortalis garrula) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-winged Chachalaca?
The Chestnut-winged Chachalaca is a member of the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Chestnut-winged Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-winged Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chwcha1, or on iNaturalist.