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小冠雉 (Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca)

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 (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Galliformes (鸡形目)
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis motmot (小冠雉)

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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东巴西小冠雉
Ortalis araucuan
Least Concern
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乔科小冠雉
Ortalis canicollis
Least Concern
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哥伦比亚小冠雉
Ortalis columbiana
Least Concern
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墨西哥小冠雉
Ortalis poliocephala
Least Concern
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小灰頭稚冠雉
Ortalis vetula
Least Concern
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斑點稚冠雉
Ortalis guttata
Least Concern
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栗翅小冠雉
Ortalis garrula
Least Concern
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棕头小冠雉
Ortalis erythroptera
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 小冠雉?
The scientific name of 小冠雉 is Ortalis motmot. It belongs to the genus Ortalis.
What is the conservation status of 小冠雉?
小冠雉 (Ortalis motmot) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 小冠雉 live?
小冠雉 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 小冠雉 belong to?
小冠雉 (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the genus Ortalis, which is part of the taxonomic family Cracidae.
Is 小冠雉 endangered?
No, 小冠雉 (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 小冠雉 belong to?
小冠雉 (Ortalis motmot) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 小冠雉?
The closest relatives of 小冠雉 in the genus Ortalis include 东巴西小冠雉, 乔科小冠雉, 哥伦比亚小冠雉, 墨西哥小冠雉, 小灰頭稚冠雉.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Ortalis — 15 Species

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东巴西小冠雉
Ortalis araucuan
LC 🐾
乔科小冠雉
Ortalis canicollis
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哥伦比亚小冠雉
Ortalis columbiana
LC 🐾
墨西哥小冠雉
Ortalis poliocephala
LC
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小冠雉
Ortalis motmot
LC
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小灰頭稚冠雉
Ortalis vetula
LC 🐾
斑點稚冠雉
Ortalis guttata
LC 🐾
栗翅小冠雉
Ortalis garrula
LC 🐾
棕头小冠雉
Ortalis erythroptera
VU 🐾
棕腹小冠雉
Ortalis wagleri
LC 🐾
棕臀小冠雉
Ortalis ruficauda
LC 🐾
灰头小冠雉
Ortalis cinereiceps
LC 🐾
点斑小冠雉
Ortalis squamata
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白腹小冠雉
Ortalis leucogastra
LC 🐾
黃眉稚冠雉
Ortalis superciliaris
LC
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