Tepui Tinamou
Crypturellus ptaritepui
The Tepui Tinamou (Crypturellus ptaritepui) is a legendary tinamou found in 2 countries, weighing about 412 g. The tepui tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest on tepuis, in southeastern Venezuela.
About the Tepui Tinamou
The tepui tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest on tepuis, in southeastern Venezuela.
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How to identify it
The tepui tinamou is approximately 27 cm (11 in) in length. The top of its head and rear of neck are rufous brown, darker on its back, and dusky below with rufous sheen on its upper breast. The sides of its head and throat are grey in color, its upper mandible is black, its lower mandible yellow with black tip, and its legs are olive in color.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, November, December, with peak activity in February. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tepui Tinamou?
- The tepui tinamou is approximately 27 cm (11 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tepui Tinamou?
- The Tepui Tinamou is a large sized bird weighing about 412 g.
- Where can you see a Tepui Tinamou?
- The Tepui Tinamou occurs in 2 countries, including Venezuela and Guyana.
- What birds look similar to a Tepui Tinamou?
- The Tepui Tinamou is most easily confused with the Barred Tinamou, the Rusty Tinamou and the Choco Tinamou.
- Is the Tepui Tinamou endangered?
- The Tepui Tinamou is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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