Brown Tinamou
NameBrown Tinamou
Common NameBrown Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus obsoletus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)40
Length (cm)28.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsPlumage is predominantly rufous-brown to olive-brown on the back and wings, with a paler, often grayish head and neck. The flanks can show subtle barring, and the belly is typically a lighter buff color.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, descending whistle, often repeated in a series of notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina, with populations extending north into parts of the Amazon basin.
Identifying Featuresplump, quail-like body, short, almost invisible tail, dull brown plumage with contrasting grey head, reddish eye, short, stout bill, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Brown Tinamou is a medium-sized, plump, ground-dwelling bird with a short tail and small head. It is typically shy and secretive, foraging for food in the dense undergrowth of humid forests.
