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Chachalaca motmot

Ortalis motmot

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (Birds)
Order
Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis motmot (Chachalaca motmot)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カワリヒメシャクケイ
Chinese 小冠雉
Spanish Chachalaca motmot
French Ortalide motmot
German Motmotguan
Portuguese aracuã-pequeno
Russian Малая чачалака

Similar Species in Ortalis

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Chachalaca cabecigrís
Ortalis cinereiceps
Least Concern
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Chachalaca Cabecirrufa
Ortalis erythroptera
Vulnerable
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Chachalaca cejuda
Ortalis superciliaris
Least Concern
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Chachalaca charata
Ortalis canicollis
Least Concern
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Chachalaca culirroja
Ortalis ruficauda
Least Concern
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Chachalaca escamosa
Ortalis squamata
Least Concern
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Chachalaca oriental
Ortalis araucuan
Least Concern
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Chachalaca pálida
Ortalis poliocephala
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chachalaca motmot?
The scientific name of Chachalaca motmot is Ortalis motmot. It belongs to the genus Ortalis.
What is the conservation status of Chachalaca motmot?
Chachalaca motmot (Ortalis motmot) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Chachalaca motmot live?
Chachalaca motmot is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Chachalaca motmot belong to?
Chachalaca motmot (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the genus Ortalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is Chachalaca motmot endangered?
No, Chachalaca motmot (Ortalis motmot) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Chachalaca motmot belong to?
Chachalaca motmot (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Chachalaca motmot?
The closest relatives of Chachalaca motmot in the genus Ortalis include Chachalaca cabecigrís, Chachalaca Cabecirrufa, Chachalaca cejuda, Chachalaca charata, Chachalaca culirroja.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ortalis — 15 Species

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Chachalaca cabecigrís
Ortalis cinereiceps
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Chachalaca Cabecirrufa
Ortalis erythroptera
VU 🐾
Chachalaca cejuda
Ortalis superciliaris
LC 🐾
Chachalaca charata
Ortalis canicollis
LC 🐾
Chachalaca culirroja
Ortalis ruficauda
LC 🐾
Chachalaca escamosa
Ortalis squamata
LC
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Chachalaca motmot
Ortalis motmot
LC
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Chachalaca oriental
Ortalis araucuan
LC 🐾
Chachalaca pálida
Ortalis poliocephala
LC 🐾
Chachalaca vetula
Ortalis vetula
LC 🐾
Chachalaca vientre blanco
Ortalis leucogastra
LC 🐾
Chachalaca vientre castaño
Ortalis wagleri
LC 🐾
Guacharaca Caribeña
Ortalis garrula
LC 🐾
Guacharaca Colombiana
Ortalis columbiana
LC 🐾
guacharaca, sopa-de-arroz
Ortalis guttata
LC
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