About the White-bellied Chachalaca
The white-bellied chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis leucogastra |
| Species Codes | whbcha1, WBCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-bellied Chachalaca belong to?
The White-bellied Chachalaca (Ortalis leucogastra) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the White-bellied Chachalaca?
The white-bellied chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a White-bellied Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of White-bellied Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whbcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
639
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