VUVulnerable
Rufous-headed Chachalaca
Ortalis erythroptera
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorArtificial - Terrestrial· majorShrubland· majorWetlands (inland)· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryEx-situ conservationAwareness & communicationsCompliance and enforcement
Other threatened species in CRACIDAE
Threatened in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Rufous-headed Chachalaca classified as Vulnerable?
Rufous-headed Chachalaca is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Rufous-headed Chachalaca live?
Rufous-headed Chachalaca occurs in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Rufous-headed Chachalaca?
The main threats to Rufous-headed Chachalaca are 2.1, 2.3, 3.2, and 4.1. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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