Yellow-legged Tinamou vs Highland Tinamou
Crypturellus noctivagus comparado con Nothocercus bonapartei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Yellow-legged Tinamou | Highland Tinamou |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Crypturellus noctivagus | Nothocercus bonapartei |
| Orden | Tinamiformes | Tinamiformes |
| Familia | Tinamidae | Tinamidae |
| Estado de conservación | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 36,4 cm (14.3 in) | 42,4 cm (16.7 in) |
| Peso | 567,5 g (20.02 oz) | 712,25 g (25.12 oz) |
| Dieta | Feeds on seeds, small berries, and invertebrates in Bolivian and Argentine forests; solitary ground forager. | Seeds, berries, and insects form the diet of this Brazilian cerrado tinamou; forages quietly on … |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Yellow-legged Tinamou
Atlantic Forest remnants in eastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Prefers humid lowland and foothill forest with dense understorey. Increasingly restricted to forest fragments due to deforestation.
Highland Tinamou
Humid montane and cloud forest at 1,000–2,500 m in the Andes from Venezuela and Colombia south to Bolivia. Favors dense undergrowth with mossy ground cover near streams. Makes slight downhill movements in winter.
Song & Call Comparison
Yellow-legged Tinamou
A slow, clear, somewhat melancholic whistle repeated at intervals. Nocturnal calling behavior makes it easier to hear than to see in Atlantic Forest and Cerrado.
Highland Tinamou
A series of clear, flute-like whistles at varying pitches. The call descends in scale, creating a melancholic phrase. Sings from dense Andean cloud forest understory.
Geographic Range & Migration
Yellow-legged Tinamou
Inhabits humid forests of eastern Brazil from Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul. Sedentary; restricted to Atlantic Forest remnants.
Highland Tinamou
Found in dense forests and thickets from Colombia and Venezuela to Argentina. Sedentary; locally common in humid lowland forests.
Estado de conservación
Yellow-legged Tinamou
Highland Tinamou
How to Tell Them Apart
Yellow-legged Tinamou
Dark brown upperparts finely barred with blackish. Throat whitish; breast rufous-brown. Belly pale buff-white. Distinctive yellow legs contrast with dark plumage. Larger than most Crypturellus species.
Highland Tinamou
Rufous-brown upperparts heavily vermiculated with black; crown dark brown. Throat whitish; breast and flanks rufous with dark brown barring. Belly pale buff. Sexes alike.
About These Birds
Yellow-legged Tinamou
Tinamú noctámbulo (Crypturellus noctivagus) — Tinamú de los bosques de la Mata Atlántica del este de Brasil. Plumaje pardo oscuro barrado. Como todos los tinammúes, terrestre y críptico. Se localiza mejor de noche o al amanecer.
Highland Tinamou
A medium-sized tinamou with dark brown upperparts, rufous-streaked breast, and a long slightly decurved bill. Inhabits Andean cloud forests. Its rich plaintive whistle is heard more often than the bird itself. Feeds on berries, seeds, and invertebrates on damp mossy forest floors.