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Grey-headed chachalaca - Ortalis cinereiceps Arenal National Park, Costa Rica. Costa Rica,Geotagged,Grey-headed chachalaca,Ortalis cinereiceps,Spring Click/tap to enlarge

Grey-headed chachalaca - Ortalis cinereiceps

Arenal National Park, Costa Rica.

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The grey-headed chachalaca is a member of an ancient group of birds of the Cracidae family, which are related to the Australasian mound builders. It breeds in lowlands from eastern Honduras to northwestern Colombia at up to 1,100 m altitude.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jul 25, 2021. Captured Apr 13, 2014 21:15 in Unnamed Road, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/6.3
  • 10/10000s
  • ISO450
  • 250mm