About the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
The rufous-bellied chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to western Mexico.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis wagleri |
| Species Codes | rubcha1, RBEC, RBCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Chachalaca (Ortalis wagleri) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca?
The rufous-bellied chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to western Mexico....
Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
3,217
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