Hooded Tinamou
NameHooded Tinamou
Common NameHooded Tinamou
Scientific NameTinamus osgoodi
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)43
Weight (g)1000
Plumage DetailsOverall dark rufous-brown plumage, with a distinctly darker, almost blackish head and neck that gives it a 'hooded' appearance. The body is generally unpatterned, though faint barring may be present on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, mournful, and resonant hoot, often given as a series of low, drawn-out notes that carry through the dense forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Andes of southern Peru and parts of Bolivia, inhabiting humid montane cloud forests and lowland forests in two disjunct populations.
Identifying FeaturesDark, almost blackish head and neck contrasting with rufous-brown body, Stocky, ground-dwelling appearance with a short tail, Deep, mournful hooting call, Prefers dense forest undergrowth
Description
The Hooded Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its stocky body and cryptic plumage. It is a shy species, typically found foraging on the forest floor for fruits, seeds, and invertebrates.
