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Plain Chachalaca
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: South Texas thorn scrub.
Diet: Fruit, seeds, leaves.
Best time to spot: Raucous dawn chorus.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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- Great KiskadeeUncommon · South Texas
- Green JayUncommon · South Texas
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- Bendire's ThrasherRare · Scrub
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