Dwarf Tinamou
NameDwarf Tinamou
Common NameDwarf Tinamou
Scientific NameTaoniscus nanus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)45
Plumage DetailsPredominantly mottled brown and buff plumage with darker streaks and spots, providing excellent camouflage. The head is finely streaked, and the underparts are paler, blending seamlessly with dry grasses and leaf litter.
Vocalization / CallIts call is described as a soft, high-pitched whistle or trill, often given at dusk or dawn.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to central and southeastern Brazil, with isolated populations in eastern Bolivia and northeastern Paraguay. It inhabits dry grasslands and cerrado ecosystems.
Identifying Featuresvery small size, quail-like appearance, cryptic mottled brown plumage, short tail, long, slender bill
Description
The Dwarf Tinamou is a very small, quail-like bird with cryptic brown plumage, perfectly camouflaged in its grassland habitat. It is a shy, ground-dwelling species that prefers to run or hide rather than fly when disturbed.
