Bartlett's Tinamou
NameBartlett's Tinamou
Common NameBartlett's Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus bartletti
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)26.5
Weight (g)225
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are dark brown with fine black barring, particularly noticeable on the back and wings. The head and neck are grayish, contrasting with a paler, whitish throat. The underparts are buffy-brown, often with faint barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallA series of soft, mournful, whistling notes, often described as 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in western Amazonia, including southeastern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size (approx. 25-28 cm), Cryptic brown and barred plumage, Grayish head with paler throat, Short, almost absent tail, Ground-dwelling habit in dense forest undergrowth, Distinctive mournful whistling call
Description
Bartlett's Tinamou is a small, shy, ground-dwelling bird of the Amazonian rainforests. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage among the leaf litter, making it difficult to spot despite its presence.
