Berlepsch's Tinamou
NameBerlepsch's Tinamou
Common NameBerlepsch's Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus berlepschi
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)30.5
Weight (g)480
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely dark sooty-brown to black, appearing uniformly dark. The bill is distinctively reddish or pinkish, contrasting with the dark head. Legs are typically dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, descending whistle, often described as a series of 'woo-woo-woo' notes that drop in pitch.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Chocó region of northwestern Ecuador and southwestern Colombia, inhabiting lowland tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Identifying FeaturesUniformly dark, sooty-black plumage, Reddish or pinkish bill, Ground-dwelling and secretive behavior, Mournful, descending whistle call
Description
Berlepsch's Tinamou is a secretive, ground-dwelling bird found in dense forest undergrowth. It has a stocky body, short tail, and is characterized by its uniformly dark plumage and reddish bill. This species is known for its mournful, descending whistle call.
