Solitary Tinamou
NameSolitary Tinamou
Common NameSolitary Tinamou
Scientific NameTinamus solitarius
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)48
Length (cm)47
Weight (g)1450
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark olive-brown to reddish-brown, often finely barred or mottled with black. The head and neck are paler, buffy or rufous with fine dark speckling, contrasting with the darker body. Underparts are grayish-brown, and the legs are grayish.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a deep, mournful, often two-note hoot, typically described as 'woo-oo' or 'hoo-hoo', repeated at intervals.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound in the humid lowland and montane Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a tinamou, Cryptic dark brown and mottled plumage, Relatively long, slender neck with speckled pattern, Short, almost invisible tail, Strong grayish legs adapted for walking on the forest floor
Description
The Solitary Tinamou is a large, ground-dwelling bird native to the Atlantic Forest of South America. It is known for its cryptic plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the forest undergrowth, and its shy, elusive behavior.
