About the Scaled Chachalaca
The scaled chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis squamata |
| Species Codes | specha4, SCCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Scaled Chachalaca belong to?
The Scaled Chachalaca (Ortalis squamata) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Scaled Chachalaca?
The scaled chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Scaled Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Scaled Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code specha4, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
853
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