Patagonian Tinamou
Tinamotis ingoufi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tinamotis-ingoufi"></birdfyi-bird>The Patagonian Tinamou (Tinamotis ingoufi) is a bird species in the family Tinamidae (tinamous), within the order Tinamiformes (tinamous). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43 cm and a weight of 950 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large crested tinamou with grey-brown plumage and bold pale streaking. Endemic to Patagonian steppe of southern Argentina and Chile. Found on open wind-swept grasslands. Forms small flocks outside breeding season. Its loud call resonates across the barren steppe.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 950.0 g | 33.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Large tinamou with grayish-brown upperparts, dark streaking, and buff shaft streaks. Pale supercilium. Breast grayish, spotted. Belly pale. Patagonian steppe specialist; sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Open Patagonian steppe, grassland, and rocky semi-desert from southern Buenos Aires Province south to Tierra del Fuego. Adapts to cold windy exposed conditions. Groups near rocky outcrops and shrub patches.
Geographic Range
Found in forests of the Andes foothills from Colombia to Bolivia. Sedentary in cloud forest undergrowth at 600–2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Arctic-breeding; grazes grasses, sedges, and cotton-grass in tundra; winter diet shifts to marine grasses and agricultural crops.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
8-12
Sound
Song
A repeated whistle from Patagonian steppe. Call is a simple, clear 2-note phrase. Considered less vocal than some relatives; its open habitat carries sound well regardless.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes (Tinamous) |
| Family | Tinamidae (Tinamous) |
| Genus | Tinamotis |
| Species | Tinamotis ingoufi |
Distribution
Patagonian Tinamou has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tinamidae family