Tataupá Tinamou
NameTataupá Tinamou
Common NameTataupá Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus tataupa
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)37.5
Length (cm)25
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsThe head and neck are slate gray, contrasting with a bright reddish-pink bill. The back and wings are brownish-gray, often with a purplish or rufous wash, while the underparts are paler gray. Distinctive black and white barring is visible on the flanks.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, whistling call, often described as a series of descending notes or a single, drawn-out whistle.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, specifically in eastern Bolivia, Paraguay, northern Argentina, and parts of Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesSmall, plump body with short tail, Slate gray head and neck, Bright reddish-pink bill, Reddish legs, Black and white barring on flanks
Description
The Tataupá Tinamou is a small, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its plump body, short tail, and distinctive reddish bill and legs. It is a shy and secretive species, often heard more than seen, inhabiting dry forests and scrublands where it forages for food on the forest floor.
