Ortalis vetula Wagler 1830 (Plain chachalaca)
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Aves - Galliformes - Cracidae
Alternative combination: Penelope vetula
Belongs to Ortalis according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also del Hoyo et al. 2014
Sister taxa: Ortalis canicollis, Ortalis cinereiceps, Ortalis leucogastra, Ortalis motmot, Ortalis phengites, Ortalis pollicaris, Ortalis superciliaris, Ortalis tantala
Ecology: volant frugivore
Distribution: found only at Paso de la Amada (Quaternary of Mexico)
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