Scaled Chachalaca
A species of Chachalacas Scientific name : Ortalis squamata Genus : Chachalacas
Scaled Chachalaca, A species of Chachalacas
Botanical name: Ortalis squamata
Genus: Chachalacas
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Description
The scaled chachalaca (Ortalis squamata) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in forests in southeastern Brazil. It was previously considered a subspecies of the speckled chachalaca. 
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scaled Chachalaca subsists primarily on fruits and leaves, displaying a preference for bananas at birdfeeders and in suburban gardens. Small family groups join to forage, showcasing scaled Chachalaca's adaptable feeding behavior.
Habitat
The scaled Chachalaca typically inhabits the edges of tropical lowland evergreen forests, including restinga forests and mangrove ecosystems dominated by the species Laguncularia racemosa. These birds are generally found in lowland areas where they thrive in the dense, lush foliage provided by these diverse, vegetated environments.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
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