About the Variable Chachalaca
The name variable chachalaca may refer to one of two bird species:Little chachalaca, Ortalis motmot Chestnut-headed chachalaca, Ortalis ruficeps
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows (Cracidae) |
| Species | Ortalis motmot |
| Species Codes | varcha1, VACH, LICH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Variable Chachalaca belong to?
The Variable Chachalaca (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows family (Cracidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Variable Chachalaca?
The name variable chachalaca may refer to one of two bird species:Little chachalaca, Ortalis motmot Chestnut-headed chachalaca, Ortalis ruficeps ...
Where can I report a Variable Chachalaca sighting?
You can log sightings of Variable Chachalaca on eBird (ebird.org) using species code varcha1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows 57 species
More Birds in Order Galliformes
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Quick Stats
Galliformes
Order
57
Species in Family
200
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