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Plain Chachalaca

Ortalis vetula

Photo by AndrewOrgill
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Description:

Found this Plain Chachalaca, Ortalis vetula, along the Chachalaca Trail at Santa Ana NWR early this afternoon. The group of three birds were only about 5 feet away in the edge of the foliage and cooperated for photos for a few minutes before moving along. Large distinctive bird.

Habitat:

Dense foliage between trail and pond

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PublishedFebruary 4, 2016

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