Tataupa Tinamou

Overview

The Tataupa tinamou (Crypturellus tataupa) is a small bird native to dry forests in subtropical and tropical regions of southeastern South America. It belongs to the family Tinamidae and is currently classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Identification

• Approximately 25 cm in length with dark brown upper parts and a dark brown crown.
• Features a pale grey throat and darker grey on the sides of the head, neck, and breast, with a buff belly.
• Possesses purplish red bill and legs.

Habitat

This species prefers dry forest habitats up to 1,400 m in altitude, though it may also inhabit lowland moist forests and degraded former forest areas. Its range covers northeastern Brazil, eastern Bolivia, northern Argentina, Paraguay, western Peru, and extreme southern Ecuador.

Diet

The bird forages on the ground or in low-lying bushes, primarily eating fruit, small invertebrates, flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots.

Did you know?

Males are solely responsible for incubating eggs that may come from up to four different females, raising the chicks for two to three weeks until they are independent.