Red-legged Tinamou vs Andean Tinamou
Crypturellus erythropus verglichen mit Nothoprocta pentlandii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Red-legged Tinamou | Andean Tinamou |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Crypturellus erythropus | Nothoprocta pentlandii |
| Ordnung | Tinamiformes | Tinamiformes |
| Familie | Tinamidae | Tinamidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 31,6 cm (12.4 in) | 29,6 cm (11.7 in) |
| Gewicht | 485,0 g (17.11 oz) | 316,01666666666665 g (11.15 oz) |
| Ernährung | Eats seeds, fruits, and insects on forest floors of eastern South America; scratches leaf litter; … | Herbivorous grazer feeding on grasses and aquatic sedges near wetlands; supplements diet with aquatic invertebrates … |
| Gelegegröße | 3 | 5-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
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.
Andean Tinamou
Andean valleys, foothills, scrubby slopes, and agricultural land at 1,500–4,000 m from Ecuador through Peru and Bolivia to northwestern Argentina. Tolerates degraded and cultivated areas with scrub remnants.
Song & Call Comparison
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.
Andean Tinamou
A rising 2-note whistle from Andean scrub and grassland. Frequently heard during early morning. Considered a vocal species within its highland habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Red-legged Tinamou
Found in grassy savannas and open woodlands of Venezuela, Guianas, and northern Brazil. Sedentary; walks through tall grasslands.
Andean Tinamou
Inhabits forests and edges in a broad arc from Costa Rica to northern Argentina and southeastern Brazil. Largely sedentary.
Erhaltungsstatus
Red-legged Tinamou
Andean Tinamou
How to Tell Them Apart
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.
Andean Tinamou
Gray-brown upperparts with blackish streaks and buff shaft-streaks. Pale buff supercilium. Breast spotted brown on buff. Belly whitish. Compact; common across Andean grasslands and scrub.
About These Birds
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.
Andean Tinamou
A medium-sized tinamou with brown streaked plumage and pale supercilium. Widespread in Andean foothills and inter-Andean valleys from Ecuador to Argentina. Adaptable and locally common; inhabits a variety of open and scrubby habitats at mid to high altitudes.