White-bellied Nothura
NameWhite-bellied Nothura
Common NameWhite-bellied Nothura
Scientific NameNothura boraquira
FamilyTinamidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)22
Weight (g)180
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are mottled brown and buff with intricate black streaking and barring. The breast is buffy with fine dark barring, contrasting sharply with a clean white belly. The head and neck are streaked, and it features a pale supercilium above the eye. Legs are bright yellowish-orange.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is a distinctive series of soft, clear, whistling notes, often described as a repeated 'whee-whee-whee' or 'pee-pee-pee' that carries well across its open habitat.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeNative to South America, its range includes central and northeastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and northern Paraguay.
Identifying Featuressmall, quail-like body, mottled brown and buff upperparts, distinctive white belly, yellowish-orange legs, pale supercilium
Description
The White-bellied Nothura is a small, quail-like ground bird with cryptic plumage, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its dry grassland and scrub habitat. It is a shy and secretive species, often heard before it is seen, moving stealthily through vegetation.
