West Mexican Chachalaca
A species of Chachalacas Scientific name : Ortalis poliocephala Genus : Chachalacas
West Mexican Chachalaca, A species of Chachalacas
Botanical name: Ortalis poliocephala
Genus: Chachalacas
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Description
The West Mexican chachalaca (Ortalis poliocephala) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found only in Mexico, more specifically in Pacific-slope (and adjacent interior) thorn forest from Jalisco to Oaxaca. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest and subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest. 
Size
67 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
West Mexican Chachalaca primarily feasts on a mix of fruit, flowers, seeds, and leaves, supplemented with insects. It forages mostly in trees, employing a methodical search technique for food. Notably drawn to certain seasonal fruits, this reflects west Mexican Chachalaca's unique dietary preferences.
Habitat
Decidouous forest, thorn scrub, second growth, pine-oak forest
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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