Speckled Chachalaca
A species of Chachalacas Scientific name : Ortalis guttata Genus : Chachalacas
Speckled Chachalaca, A species of Chachalacas
Botanical name: Ortalis guttata
Genus: Chachalacas
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Description
The speckled chachalaca (Ortalis guttata) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in forests and woodlands in the western Amazon Basin. It has distinct white scaling/spotting on the lower neck and chest, but otherwise it resembles other chachalacas, it being vaguely pheasant-like (though far more arboreal and social), and with an overall brown plumage. 
Size
60 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Speckled Chachalaca primarily consumes a variety of fruits. They typically forage in trees, dexterously using their bills to pick food. Unique to their diet are certain fruits which they prefer when available. They exhibit no specialized hunting techniques, as their diet is predominantly vegetarian.
Habitat
Speckled Chachalaca predominantly dwell in areas with thick vegetation, such as secondary woodlands, riverine forests, and disturbed landscapes often near human settlements. Favoring edges of gallery forests and bamboo-dominated terrains, they adapt to various elevations from sea level up to 2,400 meters, including foothills and floodplains, but are typically not found in dense interior forests.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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