Little Tinamou
A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous Scientific name : Crypturellus soui Genus : Lesser Forest Tinamous
Little Tinamou, A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous
Botanical name: Crypturellus soui
Genus: Lesser Forest Tinamous
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Description General Info
Description
The little tinamou is approximately 22 to 24 cm (8.7–9.4 in) long and weighs 220 g (7.8 oz). This species is a shy, secretive and solitary tinamou. Although it looks similar to other ground-dwelling birds like quail and grouse, it is completely unrelated to those groups. This is a dumpy bird recognised by its small size and lack of barring. It has an unbarred sooty-brown plumage, it is shaded to grey on the head and has a whitish throat. Its foreneck is brownish and it is cinnamon buff on its belly. The female has a brighter rufous brown on its under parts than the male. Its legs can be grey, olive, or yellow. 
Size
24 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Little Tinamou primarily eats seeds, berries, and insects, supplemented by small vertebrates. Little Tinamou forages on the forest floor, adeptly using its beak to uncover hidden food. It exhibits a unique preference for seeds of specific plant species, revealing its specialized diet.
Habitat
The habitat of little Tinamou is primarily humid tropical and subtropical forests, where it favors areas abundant in dense scrub. This species thrives in environments marked by secondary growth, often found in young forests, as well as within thickets and plantations. Its habitation range includes regions from sea level up to elevations of 1500 meters.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The little tinamou is rarely seen in its dark, dense forests, walking away through the undergrowth. It can be located by its slow whistling calls (soft, descending whinny; also a series of single notes, tempo increasing at end), given by both sexes. It eats seeds, berries, and some insects.
Species Status
The IUCN list the little tinamou as Least Concern, with an occurrence range of 9,500,000 km (3,700,000 sq mi).
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Lesser Forest Tinamous Species
Little Tinamou 
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