Small-billed Tinamou
Crypturellus parvirostris
The Small-billed Tinamou (Crypturellus parvirostris) is a uncommon tinamou found in 5 countries, weighing about 199 g. The small-billed tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in dry savanna in Amazonian South America.
About the Small-billed Tinamou
The small-billed tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in dry savanna in Amazonian South America.
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How to identify it
The small-billed tinamou is approximately 22 cm (8.7 in) in length. Its upperparts are dark brown, with grey to brownish underparts and head. Its bill and legs are red.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Small-billed Tinamou can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Small-billed Tinamou?
- The small-billed tinamou is approximately 22 cm (8.7 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Small-billed Tinamou?
- The Small-billed Tinamou is a medium sized bird weighing about 199 g.
- Where can you see a Small-billed Tinamou?
- The Small-billed Tinamou occurs in 5 countries, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina and Peru.
- What birds look similar to a Small-billed Tinamou?
- The Small-billed Tinamou is most easily confused with the Tataupa Tinamou, the Slaty-breasted Tinamou and the Thicket Tinamou.
- Is the Small-billed Tinamou endangered?
- The Small-billed Tinamou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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