Grey-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus duidae
The Grey-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus duidae) is a legendary tinamou found in 4 countries, weighing about 426 g. The grey-legged tinamou, alternatively, the gray-legged tinamou, is a small ground-dwelling bird endemic to the neotropics.
About the Grey-legged Tinamou
The grey-legged tinamou, alternatively, the gray-legged tinamou, is a small ground-dwelling bird endemic to the neotropics. It is a rarely seen bird due to its small size and discreet appearance.
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How to identify it
The grey-legged tinamou is a small ground-dwelling bird and a weak flyer. The grey-legged tinamou has a rusty coloured neck and upper back with a tinge of grey on its upper breast. The wings and the body of the tinamou are a scaly brownish black. The grey-legged tinamou has a pronounced black eye. They vary from 28-31 cm in height. Males have a prominent dark crown of feathers on the top of the head, whereas females have a fully rusty coloured head. Females have markings on their backs and wings. The legs are a slate grey coloured which is described in the name of the species. Voice: The call of the grey-legged tinamou is described as a short hollow sounding two-syllable whistle, with the pneumonic: “whoo-whoooooooo” with a slight rise near the end .. The call lasts 2-3 seconds. This is the only vocalization of the grey-legged tinamou recorded. See Grey-legged tinamou call eBird.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, October, November, December, with peak activity in January. It is a winter visitor species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Grey-legged Tinamou?
- The grey-legged tinamou is a small ground-dwelling bird and a weak flyer. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Grey-legged Tinamou?
- The Grey-legged Tinamou is a large sized bird weighing about 426 g.
- Where can you see a Grey-legged Tinamou?
- The Grey-legged Tinamou occurs in 4 countries, including Colombia, Peru, Brazil and Venezuela.
- What birds look similar to a Grey-legged Tinamou?
- The Grey-legged Tinamou is most easily confused with the Choco Tinamou, the Rusty Tinamou and the Berlepsch's Tinamou.
- Is the Grey-legged Tinamou endangered?
- The Grey-legged Tinamou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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