Dwarf Tinamou (Taoniscus nanus) | Photos, Calls and ID

EndangeredEndemicInvertebratesGrasslandDomed nestSmall · 43 g

About the Dwarf Tinamou

The dwarf tinamou, also known as the least tinamou, is a small, superficially partridge-like bird with short tail and wings, found only in Brazil. This tinamou is the only member of the genus Taoniscus and it is considered an endangered species.

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It is approximately 16 cm (6.3 in) long. It is greyish-brown with a pale throat, boldly patterned neck and upper parts, and it has brown-barred buff underparts and a blackish crown. Some individuals are significantly darker and greyer than others, but it remains unclear if these plumage variations are morphs or differences between the sexes. The iris and legs are dull yellowish. It resembles a small dumpy nothura, but is more easily confused with the ocellated crake. Voice: Its voice consists of high-pitched cricket-like trills followed by peet notes.

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Where the Dwarf Tinamou lives

Regular range

Brazil

When to see the Dwarf Tinamou

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Peak activity in October · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Lesser NothuraNothura minorThe lesser nothura is approximately 18 to 20 cm (7.1–7.9 in) in length. Rusty TinamouCrypturellus brevirostrisThe rusty tinamou is 27 to 29 cm (10.6–11.4 in) in length. Tepui TinamouCrypturellus ptaritepuiThe tepui tinamou is approximately 27 cm (11 in) in length.

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