About the East Brazilian Chachalaca
The East Brazilian chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to eastern Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis araucuan |
| Species Codes | specha2, EBCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the East Brazilian Chachalaca belong to?
The East Brazilian Chachalaca (Ortalis araucuan) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the East Brazilian Chachalaca?
The East Brazilian chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to eastern Brazil....
Where can I report a East Brazilian Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of East Brazilian Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code specha2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
517
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