White-bellied Nothura
A species of Nothuras Scientific name : Nothura boraquira Genus : Nothuras
White-bellied Nothura, A species of Nothuras
Botanical name: Nothura boraquira
Genus: Nothuras
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Description
The white-bellied nothura is approximately 27 cm (11 in) in length. Its upper parts are light brown and barred black with white streaks. Its throat is white, its foreneck is buff with black streaking, its breast is buff and its belly is white. Its crown is dark brown and the sides of its head are buff. The legs are bright yellow and the inner webs of its primaries are uniformly dark, unlike in the closely related spotted nothura. 
Size
29 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
White-bellied Nothura primarily consumes seeds, insects, and plant materials. They forage on the ground in small groups, showing a preference for open areas. Unique dietary adaptations remain undocumented due to limited information on their specific feeding habits.
Habitat
The white-bellied Nothura typically inhabits tropical dry shrubland and grassland environments, with a preference for areas that include thornbush scrub and scattered trees. It is well adapted to the caatinga, cerrado zones, and parts of the Chaco up to an altitude of 500 m (1,600 ft). These habitats are characterized by their open and dry nature, often embodying savannas and pastures, which are common in the broader geographical regions of northeastern and central Brazil, eastern Bolivia, and Paraguay.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
Like other tinamous, the white-bellied nothura 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.
Species Status
The IUCN classifies this species as Least Concern, with an occurrence range of 1,400,000 km (540,000 sq mi).
