Rufous-headed Chachalaca
A species of Chachalacas Scientific name : Ortalis erythroptera Genus : Chachalacas
Rufous-headed Chachalaca, A species of Chachalacas
Botanical name: Ortalis erythroptera
Genus: Chachalacas
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
The rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in Colombia and adjacent Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
66 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Rufous-headed Chachalaca primarily consumes fruits, such as coffee berries, figs, and Spondias mombin, including occasional Cecropia catkins. They forage in small flocks, both in trees and on the ground, and show adaptability by feeding in banana plantations and maize fields.
Habitat
The habitat of rufous-headed Chachalaca primarily encompasses dry deciduous forests and humid cloud forests. These birds are also found in tropical coastal zones, extending to the foothills of the Andes. Rufous-headed Chachalaca may occasionally inhabit agricultural lands and has been noted in semi-evergreen and evergreen forest patches, particularly those dominated by Ceiba trees. The presence of permanent water sources is considered beneficial for rufous-headed Chachalaca during the dry season, although their occurrence in arid regions is not documented.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
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