About the Gray-headed Chachalaca
The grey-headed chachalaca is a member of an ancient group of birds in the family Cracidae, which includes chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found from Honduras to Colombia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis cinereiceps |
| Species Codes | grhcha1, GHEC, GHCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Chachalaca belong to?
The Gray-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Chachalaca?
The grey-headed chachalaca is a member of an ancient group of birds in the family Cracidae, which includes chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found from Honduras to Colombia....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Galliformes
Order
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Species in Family
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