Andean Tinamou
NameAndean Tinamou
Common NameAndean Tinamou
Scientific NameNothoprocta pentlandii
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are grayish-brown to olive-brown, heavily barred and spotted with black and white or buff, creating a mottled appearance. The breast is grayish, often with white spots, fading to a buffy or whitish belly. The head and neck are streaked with dark markings, and the legs are yellowish.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, mournful whistles or hoots, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from southern Ecuador through Peru and Bolivia to northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesMottled grayish-brown plumage with white spots/bars, Short, stout, slightly decurved bill, Plump, quail-like body, Yellowish legs
Description
The Andean Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird with a plump body and a short, slightly decurved bill. It is typically shy, preferring to walk or run through its habitat rather than fly, though it is capable of short flights.
