The pheasant Ortalis guttata, or Speckled Chachalaca, feeds mainly on bananas, coffee berries and leaves, and occasionally pecks at insects.
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IUCN: LC
Ortalis guttata
Ortalis guttata，Speckled Chachalaca
The pheasant Ortalis guttata, or Speckled Chachalaca, feeds mainly on bananas, coffee berries and leaves, and occasionally pecks at insects.Protect wild animals and eliminate wild meat.Maintaining ecological balance is everyone's responsibility!
Scientific Name
Ortalis guttata，Speckled Chachalaca
Length
56-66cm
Weight
300-700g
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IUCN Status
LC
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It is native to South America and lives in tropical forests.
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