About the Speckled Chachalaca
The speckled chachalaca is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Cracidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis guttata |
| Species Codes | specha3, SPCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckled Chachalaca belong to?
The Speckled Chachalaca (Ortalis guttata) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Speckled Chachalaca?
The speckled chachalaca is a medium-sized bird belonging to the family Cracidae....
Where can I report a Speckled Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckled Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code specha3, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows 57 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
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