Definition

Noun: * Genus Ortalis: A taxonomic genus of birds within the family Cracidae, comprising the chachalacas. These are medium-sized, arboreal birds found in wooded habitats from the southern United States through Central and South America. They are known for their loud, raucous calls.

Usage

• The term is used in scientific, ornithological, and zoological contexts to classify and discuss this specific group of birds.
• It is a formal, taxonomic name and is typically used in its full form, , or simply .

Examples

• Scientific Classification: "The plain chachalaca is classified under Genus Ortalis."
• Comparative Biology: "A study compared the foraging behavior between Genus Ortalis and other cracid genera."
• Field Guide: "Birds of Genus Ortalis are often identified by their distinctive vocalizations before they are seen."

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic hierarchy, is a rank below the family Cracidae and above the level of individual species (e.g., , the plain chachalaca).
• The name is often used alone in technical writing as the genus name, following the binomial nomenclature convention (e.g., species).

Variants and Related Words

• Ortalis (n): The abbreviated form of the genus name, used interchangeably in scientific literature.
• Chachalaca (n): The common name for any bird species belonging to the genus .
• Cracidae (n): The biological family that includes Genus Ortalis, as well as guans and curassows.

Synonyms

• Chachalacas (as a group): This is the common name for the birds constituting this genus, though it is not a direct taxonomic synonym.

Noun

1. chachalacas