About the Chaco Chachalaca
The Chaco chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis canicollis |
| Species Codes | chacha1, CHCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chaco Chachalaca belong to?
The Chaco Chachalaca (Ortalis canicollis) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Chaco Chachalaca?
The Chaco chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay....
Where can I report a Chaco Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Chaco Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chacha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
1,597
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