Rufous-headed Chachalaca

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Ortalis erythroptera

Rufous-headed Chachalaca, a reference photo
Photo: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The rufous-headed chachalaca (Ortalis erythroptera) is a species of bird in the family Cracidae, the chachalacas, guans, and curassows. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rufous-headed Chachalaca being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
Ortalis erythroptera

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