About the Rufous-headed Chachalaca
The rufous-headed chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis erythroptera |
| Species Codes | ruhcha1, RHCH |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-headed Chachalaca belong to?
The Rufous-headed Chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-headed Chachalaca?
The Rufous-headed Chachalaca is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-headed Chachalaca?
The rufous-headed chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Rufous-headed Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-headed Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruhcha1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
427
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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