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Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Ortalis ruficauda

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 (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Galliformes (Tavuksular)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis ruficauda (Rufous-vented Chachalaca)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ワキアカヒメシャクケイ
Chinese 棕臀小冠雉
Spanish Chachalaca culirroja
French Ortalide à ventre roux
German Rotschwanzguan
Portuguese aracuã-de-ventre-ruivo
Russian Краснохвостая 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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Scaled Chachalaca
Ortalis squamata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ortalis — 15 Species

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Buff-browed Chachalaca
Ortalis superciliaris
LC 🐾
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
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Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Ortalis ruficauda
LC
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Scaled Chachalaca
Ortalis squamata
LC 🐾
Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Ortalis motmot
LC 🐾
West Mexican Chachalaca
Ortalis poliocephala
LC 🐾
White-bellied Chachalaca
Ortalis leucogastra
LC 🐾
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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