Red-legged Tinamou
NameRed-legged Tinamou
Common NameRed-legged Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus erythropus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)29.5
Weight (g)475
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to rufous-brown, finely barred with black, providing excellent camouflage. Underparts are paler, buffy or whitish, with some barring on the flanks. The head and neck are grayish-brown.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of mournful, whistling notes, often described as 'whoo-whoo-whoo' or 'wee-oo-wee-oo', which carries well through the forest.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in northern South America, including parts of Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, and northern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesRed legs, Cryptic brown barred plumage, Ground-dwelling habit, Mournful whistling call, Partridge-like appearance
Description
The Red-legged Tinamou is a shy, ground-dwelling bird resembling a partridge, typically found foraging in the undergrowth of forests. It is more often heard than seen, moving stealthily through dense vegetation.
