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Ortalis vetula
This large bird is about 56 cm (22 in) in length and is mostly brown/gray with a darker tail. They have loud calls that mimic their name.
Scrub/thorn forests.
I love listening to these birds "chuckling" in the trees. They remind me of pheasants, except these graceful birds run through the trees instead of on the ground. They are extraordinary athletes...
Spotted on Apr 25, 2013
Submitted on May 12, 2013
2 Comments
It's a great way to start a morning, listening to these birds...grin.
I have to agree with you Gordon, these have a great call that just makes you smile :-)