Curve-billed Tinamou
NameCurve-billed Tinamou
Common NameCurve-billed Tinamou
Scientific NameNothoprocta curvirostris
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)35
Length (cm)29
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are mottled brown and black with buff barring and streaks, providing excellent camouflage. The underparts are paler, buffy with dark barring, and the head and neck are streaked. It possesses a short, dark crest.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of a series of soft, mournful whistles or hoots, often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountain range, specifically in southern Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive downcurved bill, Small, dark crest, Cryptic brown and buff barred plumage, Ground-dwelling habit
Description
The Curve-billed Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its cryptic brown plumage and a distinctive downcurved bill. It is typically shy, preferring to forage in dense vegetation in montane habitats.
