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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红脚林鷚（Crypturellus erythropus）— 分布于委内瑞拉、哥伦比亚和圭亚那干燥森林的林鷚。红色脚为识别特征。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 31.6 cm | 12.4 in |
| 体重 | 485.0 g | 17.11 oz |
识别
羽毛
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.
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
产卵数
3
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Tinamiformes (Tinamous) |
| 科 | Tinamidae (Tinamous) |
| Genus | Crypturellus |
| 物种 | Crypturellus erythropus |
Distribution
Red-legged Tinamou has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tinamidae family