Small-billed Tinamou
NameSmall-billed Tinamou
Common NameSmall-billed Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus parvirostris
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsThis species has a dark grey head, a bright red bill, and reddish legs. Its upperparts are rufous-brown, while the underparts are a paler greyish-brown, often with faint barring on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, high-pitched, whistled 'wheee-wheee-wheee' or 'pee-pee-pee', often repeated.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in eastern and central South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dark grey head, bright red bill, reddish legs, rufous-brown upperparts
Description
The Small-billed Tinamou is a ground-dwelling bird with a compact body and short tail, typically found foraging in dense undergrowth. It is known for its shy nature and distinctive whistling calls.
