Black Tinamou
NameBlack Tinamou
Common NameBlack Tinamou
Scientific NameTinamus osgoodi
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is entirely dark slate-grey to blackish, appearing uniformly dark across the body. The underparts may be slightly paler with a brownish wash. The bill is notably pale, often yellowish or greenish-yellow, contrasting with the dark head, and the legs are dark grey.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, mournful, and far-carrying hooting call, typically a series of single notes or a descending sequence of hoots.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Peru and extreme northwestern Bolivia, found in two disjunct populations.
Identifying FeaturesUniformly dark, almost black plumage, Pale, contrasting yellowish or greenish-yellow bill, Stocky, ground-dwelling body shape, Short, thick neck and small head, Dark legs
Description
The Black Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its uniformly dark plumage and secretive nature. It inhabits the undergrowth of humid montane forests, where it forages for food on the forest floor.
