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Rufous-vented Chachalaca - BirdForum Opus

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Ortalis ruficauda
Photo by Dave Mangham
Location: Arnos Vale, Tobago

Identification

53-58cm. Dull plumage, dark brown above and paler below. The head is grey, and the brown tail is tipped rufous or white depending on race.

Distribution

Northeast Colombia, northern Venezuela and Tobago.

Taxonomy

Habitat

Open dry scrubland.

Behaviour

Diet

Its diet includes fruit and seeds.

Breeding

The twig nest is built low in a tree, and 3-4 large white eggs are laid. The female incubates them alone.

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