Pale-browed Tinamou
A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous Scientific name : Crypturellus transfasciatus Genus : Lesser Forest Tinamous
Pale-browed Tinamou, A species of Lesser Forest Tinamous
Botanical name: Crypturellus transfasciatus
Genus: Lesser Forest Tinamous
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Description General Info
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Description
The pale-browed tinamou is approximately 28 cm (11 in) in length. It is recognized by its greyish-brown upper coat which is finely vermiculated with black, and a white throat, with the remainder of its underparts greyish to buffy. Its flanks are barred, and it has a very brown crown, and a prominent white supercilium. Its legs are pink. 
Size
29 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The pale-browed Tinamou is typically found in subtropical and tropical dry forests, thriving at altitudes up to 1,500 meters. Preferring habitats within the ecoregions characterized by deciduous forests and regenerating scrubby woodlands, pale-browed Tinamou favors environments offering continuous cover of vine-clad, leafy trees. Their broader geographical distribution spans dry forest zones in the western parts of South America, with an affinity for shady areas within such ecosystems.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Like other tinamous, the pale-browed tinamou eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes, and small amounts of invertebrates, flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as 5 different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.
Species Status
The IUCN classifies the pale-browed tinamou as Near Threatened, as their numbers are decreasing. It is currently threatened by widespread deforestation and habitat degradation caused by livestock overgrazing, and also logging. This species is also threatened by people hunting it for food. It also is suffering losses due to farming, however this is the least of the threats. The occurrence range of this species is 41,900 km (16,200 sq mi).
Photo By Lars Petersson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Lesser Forest Tinamous Species
Pale-browed Tinamou 
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