Quebracho Crested-Tinamou
NameQuebracho Crested-Tinamou
Common NameQuebracho Crested-Tinamou
Scientific NameEudromia formosa
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)39
Weight (g)700
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is predominantly brownish-grey with intricate black barring and white spots on the upperparts, providing excellent camouflage. The head and long neck are streaked with black and white, featuring a prominent, erect black crest and a white supercilium above the eye. Underparts are paler, often buffy-white with dark barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations consist of a series of mournful, whistling notes, often described as a 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whoop-whoop-whoop' that can carry over long distances, especially at dawn and dusk.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to the Gran Chaco region of South America, found in northern Argentina, Paraguay, and southeastern Bolivia.
Identifying Featuresprominent erect black crest, streaked head and neck pattern, cryptic brownish-grey plumage with barring and spots, long, slender neck, ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Quebracho Crested-Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its distinctive erect black crest. Its cryptic plumage allows it to blend seamlessly into the dry forest and scrubland habitats of the Gran Chaco, where it forages for seeds, fruits, and insects.
