Friday, November 29, 2024

November 29, 2024

We are known as Plain Chachalacas
Named for the sound we make
We're about the size of tall, skinny chickens
And eat fruit, herbs, and invertebrates.

Location: National Butterfly Center, Mission TX

Sources: https://birdsoftheworld.org/bow/species/placha/cur/foodhabits

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