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West Mexican Chachalaca

Ortalis poliocephala

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Chordata (척삭동물)
Class
Aves (새)
Order
Galliformes (닭목)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis poliocephala (West Mexican Chachalaca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メキシコヒメシャクケイ
Chinese 墨西哥小冠雉
Spanish Chachalaca pálida
French Ortalide de Wagler
German Graubrustguan
Portuguese aracuã-de-peito-cinzento
Russian Серогрудая чачалака

Similar Species in Ortalis

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Buff-browed Chachalaca
Ortalis superciliaris
Least Concern
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Chestnut-winged Chachalaca
Ortalis garrula
Least Concern
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Speckled Chachalaca
Ortalis guttata
Least Concern
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Gray-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis cinereiceps
Least Concern
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Plain Chachalaca
Ortalis vetula
Least Concern
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Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
Ortalis wagleri
Least Concern
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Rufous-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis erythroptera
Vulnerable
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Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Ortalis ruficauda
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West Mexican Chachalaca?
The scientific name of West Mexican Chachalaca is Ortalis poliocephala. It belongs to the genus Ortalis.
What is the conservation status of West Mexican Chachalaca?
West Mexican Chachalaca (Ortalis poliocephala) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does West Mexican Chachalaca live?
West Mexican Chachalaca is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does West Mexican Chachalaca belong to?
West Mexican Chachalaca (Ortalis poliocephala) belongs to the genus Ortalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is West Mexican Chachalaca endangered?
No, West Mexican Chachalaca (Ortalis poliocephala) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does West Mexican Chachalaca belong to?
West Mexican Chachalaca (Ortalis poliocephala) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of West Mexican Chachalaca?
The closest relatives of West Mexican Chachalaca in the genus Ortalis include Buff-browed Chachalaca, Chestnut-winged Chachalaca, Speckled Chachalaca, Gray-headed Chachalaca, Plain Chachalaca.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Ortalis — 15 Species

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Buff-browed Chachalaca
Ortalis superciliaris
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Chestnut-winged Chachalaca
Ortalis garrula
LC 🐾
Speckled Chachalaca
Ortalis guttata
LC 🐾
Gray-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis cinereiceps
LC 🐾
Plain Chachalaca
Ortalis vetula
LC 🐾
Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
Ortalis wagleri
LC 🐾
Rufous-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis erythroptera
VU 🐾
Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Ortalis ruficauda
LC 🐾
Scaled Chachalaca
Ortalis squamata
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Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Ortalis motmot
LC
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West Mexican Chachalaca
Ortalis poliocephala
LC
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White-bellied Chachalaca
Ortalis leucogastra
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Chaco Chachalaca
Ortalis canicollis
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Colombian Chachalaca
Ortalis columbiana
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East Brazilian Chachalaca
Ortalis araucuan
LC
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