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The rufous-bellied chachalaca is 62 to 67 cm (2.0 to 2.2 ft) long and weighs about 834 g (1.8 lb). Most of its plumage is gray brown to olive brown, but its chestnut belly and tail tips make it the most richly colored member of its genus. It has bare pink and blue skin around the eye. Voice: The rufous-bellied chachalaca's principal vocalization is a " loud, rhythmic, 4–5-syllable, chorus 'kirr-i-i-kr', 'chrr-i-k-rr' or 'chrr-uh-uh-rr' to which is sometimes added "loud cackling, whistling, or growling notes."
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When to see the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
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Where to see the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
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About the Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
The rufous-bellied chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is endemic to western Mexico.
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Easily confused with
West Mexican ChachalacaOrtalis poliocephalaThe West Mexican chachalaca is 58.5 to 68.5 cm (1.9 to 2.2 ft) long.
White-bellied ChachalacaOrtalis leucogastraThe white-bellied chachalaca is 43 to 50 cm (1.4 to 1.6 ft) long and weighs 439 to 560 g (0.97 to 1.2 lb).
Chestnut-winged ChachalacaOrtalis garrulaThe chestnut-winged chachalaca is 53 to 60 cm (1.7 to 2.0 ft) long.
Side by side: Chaco Chachalaca vs Rufous-bellied Chachalaca · Rufous-bellied Chachalaca vs Rufous-vented Chachalaca · Rufous-bellied Chachalaca vs West Mexican Chachalaca · Rufous-bellied Chachalaca vs White-bellied Chachalaca · Chestnut-winged Chachalaca vs Rufous-bellied Chachalaca
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