Barred Tinamou vs Red-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus casiquiare compared with Crypturellus erythropus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Barred Tinamou | Red-legged Tinamou |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Crypturellus casiquiare | Crypturellus erythropus |
| Order | Tinamiformes | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamidae | Tinamidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 27.0 cm (10.6 in) | 31.6 cm (12.4 in) |
| Weight | 287.625 g (10.15 oz) | 485.0 g (17.11 oz) |
| Diet | Grazes grasses and aquatic vegetation near wetland edges; sedges and stems dominate diet; supplements with … | Eats seeds, fruits, and insects on forest floors of eastern South America; scratches leaf litter; … |
| Clutch Size | -- | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Barred Tinamou
Restricted to humid lowland forest along the Casiquiare canal region of southern Venezuela and extreme northwestern Brazil. Associated with river-edge and flooded forest at low elevations. Rarely recorded.
Red-legged Tinamou
Tropical lowland forest, forest edges, and secondary growth in northern South America from Colombia and Venezuela east through the Guianas, below 1,200 m. Tolerates degraded forest and cultivated areas with remnant trees.
Song & Call Comparison
Barred Tinamou
A slow, hollow whistle from blackwater river forest of the upper Orinoco. Call is distinctive but rarely recorded given its restricted range on the Venezuela-Colombia border.
Red-legged Tinamou
A loud, clear whistled song of 2-4 notes. The call carries through tropical dry forest and scrub. Considered one of the more vocal and frequently heard tinamous in its range.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barred Tinamou
Inhabits savannas and forest edges of northeastern Brazil's semi-arid Caatinga region. Sedentary and endemic to this biome.
Red-legged Tinamou
Found in grassy savannas and open woodlands of Venezuela, Guianas, and northern Brazil. Sedentary; walks through tall grasslands.
Conservation Status
Barred Tinamou
Red-legged Tinamou
How to Tell Them Apart
Barred Tinamou
Heavily and boldly barred throughout; upperparts dark brown with broad black bars. Crown blackish; face pale. Throat whitish; breast and flanks strongly barred black and buff. Belly whitish.
Red-legged Tinamou
Brown upperparts with dark barring; crown dark brown. Throat whitish; breast and neck rufous. Belly buff. Diagnostic bright red legs and reddish bill. Females tend to be more heavily barred.
About These Birds
Barred Tinamou
A small tinamou with distinctly barred brown-and-buff plumage. Restricted to the Casiquiare region of Venezuela and adjacent northwestern Brazil—one of the most restricted tinamou ranges. Nearly all data come from specimens. Inhabits humid lowland forest along river systems.
Red-legged Tinamou
A medium-sized tinamou recognized by its bright red legs and feet contrasting with grey-brown plumage. Widespread in northern South America from Colombia and Venezuela east to Trinidad and the Guianas. Inhabits dry and humid forests and forest edges. Calls with a clear repetitive whistle.