CHACHALACA Ortalis vetula 



PAST AND PRESENT DISTRIBUTION 



Range. — Chiefly tropical region of eastern 

 Mexico and northern Central America, extending 

 into Rio Grande Valley of extreme southern 

 Texas. Established after introduction on a coastal 

 island in Georgia. 



Habitat. — Thickets in the natural brushlands 

 of the arid sections, particularly in the densest 

 thickets along streams ; also brushy areas appear- 

 ing after clearing of forest in more humid areas. 



