Red-winged Tinamou
NameRed-winged Tinamou
Common NameRed-winged Tinamou
Scientific NameRhynchotus rufescens
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)50
Length (cm)41.5
Weight (g)950
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are brownish with fine black barring, especially on the back and wings. The head and neck are buffy-brown, often with fine streaking. The most distinctive feature is the bright rufous primary flight feathers, visible during flight. Underparts are paler, buffy.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, clear, whistling call, often described as a series of plaintive, ascending or descending notes, such as 'hoo-hoo-hoo' or 'whee-whee-whee'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in central and eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLong neck, Short tail, Cryptic brown plumage with barring, Bright rufous primary flight feathers (visible in flight), Loud whistling call, Ground-dwelling behavior
Description
The Red-winged Tinamou is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its long neck and short tail. It typically forages slowly on the ground in open habitats, bursting into flight with a distinctive display of rufous primary feathers when startled.
