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Primary Traits
559.3 g
0 m - 1,850 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ortalis vetula
English name
Plain Chachalaca
Order
Galliformes
Family
Cracidae
Genus
Ortalis
Species
vetula
Data source
HBW2, BOTW
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Neotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
400 g
Maximum female mass
709 g
Minimum male mass
468 g
Maximum male mass
794 g
Minimum unsexed mass
300 g
Maximum unsexed mass
685 g
Average mass
559.3 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,850 m
Maximum elevation
No data
Elevation range
1,850 m
Typical elevation
925 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Shrub
Habitat breadth
5
Primary diet
Fruit
Diet breadth
3
Diet specialization index
0.82
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
Social
Mating system
Monogamous
Cooperative breeding
Occasional help
Nest type
No data
Nest substrate
Shrub/Bush/Vine, Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
No data
Minimum incubation period
22 d
Maximum incubation period
27 d
Minimum fledging period
No data
Maximum fledging period
No data
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Sedentary