Brown Tinamou
A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous Scientific name : Crypturellus obsoletus Genus : Lesser Forest Tinamous
Brown Tinamou, A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous
Botanical name: Crypturellus obsoletus
Genus: Lesser Forest Tinamous
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Description General Info
Description
The brown tinamou is approximately 25 to 30 cm (9.8–11.8 in) in length and it weighs about 350 to 550 g (12–19 oz). Depending on the subspecies involved, the upperparts vary from dark sooty-brown to bright chestnut and the underparts, which usually are paler than the upperparts, vary from chestnut to light ochraceous. The subspecies griseiventris is unique in having pale buff-grey underparts. All subspecies can be separated from the superficially similar little tinamou by the greyish (rather than whitish) throat. Females are typically larger and more rufescent than the males. 
Size
30 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The brown Tinamou primarily inhabits tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests. These birds are prevalent across a collection of montane regions, often found in the foothills and Andean highlands. They are adapted to a variety of elevations, typically ranging from 1,300 to 2,900 meters. The brown Tinamou's habitats also extend to steep ravines and, in some areas, even dry forests, reflecting their adaptable nature to diverse forested environments across the broad geographical expanse of South America.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
As other tinamous of its genus, it is a shy, ground-dwelling species, which usually is encountered singly or in pairs. It feeds on fruits, insects, and seeds. The female lays 4-5 deep pink to dark glossy brown eggs on the ground; typically in a small depression at the base of a tree. Its song consists of loud, high-pitches whistles, but exact structure and timbre vary over its range.
Species Status
The IUCN classifies the brown tinamou as Least Concern, with an occurrence range of 1,700,000 km (660,000 sq mi).
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Lesser Forest Tinamous Species
Brown Tinamou 
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