Least ConcernElegant Crested Tinamou
Eudromia elegans
One of the 5 partridges on WAnimals
Birds · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae
Rhynchotus rufescens
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
The red-winged tinamou is a ground bird of the family Tinamidae native to southern Brazil, the edge of Peru, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and central and northern Argentina. Like all tinamous, this species is much sought after for shooting, and its population has fallen sharply with the advance of farming and the lack of controls on hunting. The species has recovered quickly in protected habitats. Overall it is not considered threatened, but two subspecies, R. r. rufescens and R. r. pallescens, are listed under CITES because of pressure from the live bird trade. It has been introduced into Europe and the United States on shooting estates.
Weight
803 g – 886 g
Size
38 cm – 41 cm
Life expectancy
10 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Rhynchotus rufescens
The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 12.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Red-winged Tinamou — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
Based on what we already know about red-winged tinamou.
