Thicket Tinamou
NameThicket Tinamou
Common NameThicket Tinamou
Scientific NameCrypturellus cinnamomeus
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)33
Length (cm)27.5
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are generally grayish-brown to olive-brown, often with fine barring on the back and wings. The throat is pale, contrasting with a buffy to rufous belly. Its most striking feature is its bright reddish-orange legs.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive, mournful, and often repeated whistle, typically described as a series of clear, descending notes, often rendered as 'whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo'.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central America, ranging from southern Mexico through Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
Identifying FeaturesPlump, ground-dwelling body, Short, decurved bill, Bright reddish-orange legs, Mournful, whistling call, Secretive behavior in dense undergrowth
Description
The Thicket Tinamou is a shy, ground-dwelling bird characterized by its plump body, small head, and short tail. It is typically heard more often than seen, foraging secretively in dense undergrowth. Its cryptic plumage provides excellent camouflage within its forest habitat.
