Rufous-headed chachalaca, Otalis erythropteraWe visited Ecuador in November, 2019.
Cracidae are large birds similar to turkeys. Guans and curassows live in trees. Chachalacas are found in more open scrubby habitats. There are 14 species.
Rufous-headed chachalaca, Otalis erythroptera
Common piping-guan, Pipile pipile
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