Little Tinamou
Crypturellus soui
The Little Tinamou (Crypturellus soui) is a uncommon tinamou found in 17 countries, weighing about 216 g. The little tinamou is a species of tinamou.
About the Little Tinamou
The little tinamou is a species of tinamou. It is found in Central and South America, as well as on the Caribbean island of Trinidad.
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How to identify it
The little tinamou is approximately 21.4 to 24 cm (8.4–9.4 in) in overall length. Males weigh around 207 g (7.3 oz), females 174–238 g (6.1–8.4 oz). Females are slightly larger and heavier than males. It has an unbarred sooty-brown plumage which transitions to grey on the head. The foreneck is whitish. While the underside of both male and female is cinnamon buff, the female is a lighter shade. The legs can be grey, olive, or yellow. Both male and female are almost tailess. The female is usually more brightly colored, the male tends to be darker and less rufescent.
What the Little Tinamou sounds like
Where it lives
When to see it
The Little Tinamou can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Little Tinamou?
- The little tinamou is approximately 21.4 to 24 cm (8.4–9.4 in) in overall length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Little Tinamou?
- The Little Tinamou is a medium sized bird weighing about 216 g.
- Where can you see a Little Tinamou?
- The Little Tinamou occurs in 17 countries, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and Belize.
- What does a Little Tinamou sound like?
- You can listen to 3 field recordings of the Little Tinamou on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Little Tinamou?
- The Little Tinamou is most easily confused with the Undulated Tinamou, the Brown Tinamou and the Cinereous Tinamou.
- Is the Little Tinamou endangered?
- The Little Tinamou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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