Red-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus erythropus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="crypturellus-erythropus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) is a bird species in the family Tinamidae (tinamous), within the order Tinamiformes (tinamous). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.6 cm and a weight of 485 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 31,6 cm | 12.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 485,0 g | 17.11 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
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.
Habitat & Range
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.
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in grassy savannas and open woodlands of Venezuela, Guianas, and northern Brazil. Sedentary; walks through tall grasslands.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, fruits, and insects on forest floors of eastern South America; scratches leaf litter; largely frugivorous when available.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
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.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Tinamiformes (Tinamous) |
| Họ | Tinamidae (Tinamous) |
| Genus | Crypturellus |
| Loài | Crypturellus erythropus |
Distribution
Red-legged Tinamou has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tinamidae family