Buff-browed Chachalaca
NameBuff-browed Chachalaca
Common NameBuff-browed Chachalaca
Scientific NameOrtalis superciliaris
FamilyCracidae
Wingspan (cm)55
Length (cm)52.5
Weight (g)550
Plumage DetailsThis chachalaca has a dark greyish-brown head and neck, featuring a distinct buffy-white supercilium. Its upperparts are olive-brown, transitioning to rufous on the rump and tail, while the underparts are paler greyish-brown. A prominent bare red patch is visible on its throat.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, raucous, and repetitive calls, often given in duets or groups, especially at dawn and dusk. The calls are typically harsh, chattering notes.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to northeastern Brazil, primarily found in the states of Pará, Maranhão, and Tocantins.
Identifying FeaturesProminent bare red throat patch, Distinct buffy-white supercilium (brow), Overall olive-brown plumage, Long tail, Arboreal behavior
Description
The Buff-browed Chachalaca is a medium-sized, long-tailed game bird typically found in the understory and canopy of forests. It is known for its arboreal habits, often foraging in trees and shrubs, and its loud, raucous vocalizations.
