Chachalaca (NA)

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Cracidae

These are species of tropical and subtropical Central and South America. One species, the Plain Chachalaca, just reaches southernmost Texas in the USA.

These are large birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys. The guans and curassows live in trees, but the smaller chchalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. They are generally dull-plumaged, but the curassows and some guans have colourful facial ornaments.

These species feed on fruit, insects and worms. The nest is built in a tree, and two to three large white eggs are laid; the female alone incubates.

Genus: Ortalis

• Plain Chachalaca (Ortalis vetula)