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Grey-headed Chachalaca

Ortalis cinereiceps

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Cracidae

The grey-headed chachalaca (Ortalis cinereiceps) is a member of an ancient group of birds in the family Cracidae, which includes chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found from Honduras to Colombia. Taxonomy and systematics The family Cracidae is closely related to the guineafowl (Numididae), the pheasants, grouse and allies (Phasianidae), and the New World quail (Odontophoridae).

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog