Cinereous Tinamou
NameCinereous Tinamou
Common NameCinereous Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus cinereus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)31
Weight (g)475
Plumage DetailsIts plumage is uniformly dark greyish-brown, appearing darker on the back and slightly paler on the belly, providing excellent camouflage. It features a distinctive reddish eye and a slender, pale bill.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its distinctive, mournful, flute-like whistle, often given as a series of descending notes.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound throughout the Amazon Basin in South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
Identifying FeaturesUniform dark greyish-brown plumage, Reddish eye, Slender, pale bill, Ground-dwelling habit, Plump body with short tail
Description
The Cinereous Tinamou is a shy, ground-dwelling bird found in tropical lowland forests. It has a plump body, small head, and short, almost invisible tail, allowing it to move inconspicuously through dense undergrowth.
