Colombian Chachalaca

Ortalis columbiana

The Colombian chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is endemic to the forests and woodlands in the inter-Andean valleys in Colombia. Colombian Chachalacas are frugivorous and lead an arboreal lifestyle. The large seeds they disperse through defecation support the maintenance of diverse tropical forests.

Scientific name

Ortalis columbiana

Family

Guans, Chachalacas, and Curassows

IUCN status

LC