Cinereous Tinamou vs Tataupa Tinamou

Cinereous Tinamou

Crypturellus cinereus

Large507 gForest

The cinereous tinamou is a shy and secretive bird. It is approximately 29–32 cm (11–13 in) in length, and the male bird weighs around 435 grams (15.3 oz) and the female of the species weighs 549–602 grams (19.4–21.2 oz). It is colored similar to the Berlepsch's tinamou in that it is dark brown to sooty brown or brownish black in coloration. It tends to be slightly more brown than the Berlepsch's tinamou. It is recognized by its smoky-grey with reddish-brown crown and nape. The feather shafts on side of its head are white, which shows through on occasion.

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Recorded by Andres Felipe Espinosa · Song · San Luís de Cubarral, Meta, Colombia · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Laura Gaudette · CC BY 4.0

Tataupa Tinamou

Crypturellus tataupa

Medium219 gWoodland

The tataupa tinamou is approximately 25 cm (9.8 in) in length. Its upper parts are dark brown, with a dark brown crown, a pale grey throat. It has darker grey on the sides of its head, neck, and breast, with a buff belly. Its bill and legs are purplish red.

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Recorded by Capovilla Pablo H · Capivara, San Cristóbal, Santa Fe, Argentina · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: vinicius_s_domingues · CC BY 4.0

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