Black-capped Tinamou
NameBlack-capped Tinamou
Common NameBlack-capped Tinamou
Scientific NameNothocercus nigrocapillus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)32
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly slate-grey, with fine black barring visible on the back and flanks. It has a distinctive darker, almost black, cap on its head, and its legs are a bright orange color.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a series of mournful, whistling notes, often described as a descending 'whoo-oo-oo' sound.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the humid montane forests of the Andes, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Identifying Featuresslate-grey plumage, fine barring on back and flanks, dark cap, bright orange legs, ground-dwelling
Description
A medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird with a stocky body and short tail, often seen foraging quietly on the forest floor. It is generally shy and blends well with its humid montane forest habitat.
