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The Chaco chachalaca is 50 to 56 cm (1.6 to 1.8 ft) long and weighs 479 to 678 g (1.1 to 1.5 lb). The nominate subspecies' head, back, and breast are gray and the belly tan to brown. It has bare pinkish red skin around the eye. O. c. pantanalensis is browner and the facial skin is more purplish than pinkish. Voice: The Chaco chachalaca's principal vocalization is given in the early morning, a "harsh, raucous 'chata-ra-ta'...or 'bink, ka chee chaw raw taw, chaw raw taw, chaw raw taw'.
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When to see the Chaco Chachalaca
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Where to see the Chaco Chachalaca
The map shades 5 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Chaco Chachalaca
The Chaco chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Uruguay.
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Easily confused with
Rufous-vented ChachalacaOrtalis ruficaudaThese are medium-sized birds, similar in general appearance to turkeys, with small heads, long strong legs and a long broad tail.
West Mexican ChachalacaOrtalis poliocephalaThe West Mexican chachalaca is 58.5 to 68.5 cm (1.9 to 2.2 ft) long.
Rufous-bellied ChachalacaOrtalis wagleriThe rufous-bellied chachalaca is 62 to 67 cm (2.0 to 2.2 ft) long and weighs about 834 g (1.8 lb).
Side by side: Chaco Chachalaca vs Grey-headed Chachalaca · Chaco Chachalaca vs Colombian Chachalaca · Chaco Chachalaca vs Speckled Chachalaca · Chaco Chachalaca vs Rufous-vented Chachalaca · Chaco Chachalaca vs West Mexican Chachalaca · Chaco Chachalaca vs Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
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