About the Colombian Chachalaca
The Colombian chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is endemic to the forests and woodlands in the inter-Andean valleys in Colombia. Colombian chachalacas are frugivorous and lead an arboreal lifestyle. The large seeds they disperse through defecation support the maintenance of diverse tropical forests.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis columbiana |
| Species Codes | colcha1, COCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Colombian Chachalaca belong to?
The Colombian Chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Colombian Chachalaca?
The Colombian chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is endemic to the forests and woodlands in the inter-Andean valleys in Colombia. Colombian chachalacas are frugivorous and lead an arboreal lifestyle. The large seeds they disperse through defecation support the maintenance of ...
Where can I report a Colombian Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Colombian Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code colcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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