Kingdom Animalia Order Galliformes Genus Ortalis Higher classification Chachalaca | Phylum Chordata Family Cracidae Scientific name Ortalis motmot Rank Species | |
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Similar Chachalaca, Bird, Buff‑browed chachalaca, Black curassow, Cracidae | ||
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The little chachalaca (Ortalis motmot) is a small bird found only in the northern part of South America. It grows to about 38 cm (15 inches) in length and weighs 380 to 620 g (13 to 22 oz). This bird lives mostly in trees. It is a member of the Cracidae family, and is found in northern Brazil, French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana and Venezuela. It may also be found in the far eastern regions of Colombia.
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