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The speckled chachalaca is a species of bird in the family Cracidae. It is found in forests and woodlands in the western Amazon Basin. It has distinct white scaling/spotting on the lower neck and chest, but otherwise it resembles other chachalacas, it being vaguely pheasant-like, and with an overall brown plumage.

Similar species: Landfowl
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Jan 27, 2025. Captured Nov 14, 2024 06:03 in 4H4W+2G Pillcopata, Peru.
  • OM-1
  • f/8.0
  • 1/640s
  • ISO8000
  • 213mm