Colombian Chachalaca
Ortalis columbiana
- Class
- Bird
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 1,462
- Most observed in
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Colombian chachalaca (Ortalis columbiana) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is endemic to the forests and woodlands in the inter-Andean valleys in Colombia. Colombian chachalacas are frugivorous and lead an arboreal lifestyle. The large seeds they disperse through defecation support the maintenance of diverse tropical forests.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Colombian chachalaca”.