Little Tinamou
NameLittle Tinamou
Common NameLittle Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus soui
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)190
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, often with a purplish or rufous wash, while the underparts are a rich rufous-brown. The head and neck are greyish, contrasting with a paler, sometimes whitish, throat. Females tend to have more rufous coloration on their underparts.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, and often repeated whistling call, typically a series of rising and falling notes described as 'woo-oo-oo-oo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread from southern Mexico through Central America and northern South America, extending south to Bolivia and Brazil.
Identifying Featuressmall, plump body, short tail, grey head and neck, rufous-brown body plumage, ground-dwelling behavior, distinctive whistling call
Description
The Little Tinamou is a small, plump, ground-dwelling bird with a short tail, often found foraging shyly in dense undergrowth. It is known for its cryptic plumage which provides excellent camouflage within its forest habitat. Despite being able to fly, it prefers to walk or run, only taking to the air for short distances when startled.
