Quebracho Crested Tinamou
A species of Crested-tinamous Scientific name : Eudromia formosa Genus : Crested-tinamous
Quebracho Crested Tinamou, A species of Crested-tinamous
Botanical name: Eudromia formosa
Genus: Crested-tinamous
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Description General Info
Description
The quebracho crested tinamou is approximately 39 cm (15 in) in length. Its upper parts are greyish-brown to blackish with a few scattered small white spots. Its lower parts are pale buffish to whitish and heavily barred with black. Its head has a black crest that is long, thin, and straight. It has a dusky stripe behind eye, bordered above and below by white stripes. 
Size
41 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
Quebracho Crested Tinamou thrives in arid environments, specifically within the dry Chaco region characterized by thorny woodlands and xerophytic forests. Preferred habitats are marked by their dry, thorny vegetation and semi-open areas. These birds are adapted to live in regions with thorny undergrowth, typically comprising species such as Schinopsis quebracho-colorado, Acacia emilioana, and Bulnesia foliosa, as well as xeric scrublands with cacti set on sandy grounds. Quebracho Crested Tinamou shows an affinity for warmer and wetter areas compared to its close relatives, favoring the most arid parts of its geographic distribution.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Like other tinamous, the quebracho crested tinamou eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes. They also eat small amounts of invertebrates, flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as 4 different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own, usually 2–3 weeks. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.
Distribution Area
The quebracho crested tinamou is found in dry forests up to 500 m (1,600 ft). It is also found in dry savanna. Its range is northern Argentina and Paraguay.
Species Status
The IUCN list this species as least concern, with an occurrence range of 290,000 km (110,000 sq mi).
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Crested-tinamous Species
Quebracho Crested Tinamou 
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