- Ortalis ruficauda
Identification
53-58cm. Dull plumage, dark brown above and paler below. The head is grey, and the brown tail is tipped rufous or white depending on race.
Distribution
Northeast Colombia, northern Venezuela and Tobago.
Taxonomy
Habitat
Open dry scrubland.
Behaviour
The twig nest is built low in a tree, and 3-4 large white eggs are laid. The female incubates them alone.
Its diet includes fruit and seeds.
