Grey-Headed Chachalaca

A large, dull-plumaged forest bird of Central America's Pacific slope, more often heard than seen thanks to its loud, raucous dawn chorus that gives the family its name. Small groups move through the mid and upper levels of forest edge and secondary growth, feeding on fruit and leaves, and are often first detected by rustling foliage or calls before a clear view is possible. Forest edges and clearings at first light in the dry season offer the best combination of activity and visibility.