Spotted Nothura
A species of Nothuras Scientific name : Nothura maculosa Genus : Nothuras
Spotted Nothura, A species of Nothuras
Botanical name: Nothura maculosa
Genus: Nothuras
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The spotted nothura is approximately 24 to 25.5 cm (9.4–10.0 in) in length. The upper parts are brown with streaked buff. The under parts are buff streaked with black and brown on the breast, with barring to the flanks. Its crown is black streaked with buff and the throat is white. The overall hue in colour varies greatly over its range; in part caused by the differences in soil at the specific localities. It and the closely related Chaco nothura, N. chacoensis, are the only nothuras with barring to both webs of the primaries. The legs are dull yellowish-grey or brown. 
Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Spotted Nothura primarily consumes seeds and animal matter, with dietary habits varying by location, such as increased animal matter intake in Argentina. It employs specific foraging techniques. Distinct dietary preferences or adaptations have not been detailed.
Habitat
The spotted Nothura is typically found in open habitats such as dry savannas and temperate grasslands that extend up to altitudes of 2,300 meters. It prefers areas with relatively low and sparse ground cover, including both natural and man-made landscapes. This species adapts well to cultivated fields, including crops like soybeans, corn, wheat, and dry-land rice, provided the vegetation is not overly dense.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Behavior
The call of the spotted nothura is a series of brief high-pitched notes.
Distribution Area
It occurs in eastern and southern Brazil (excluding the Mata Atlântica and planalto uplands along the coast), Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Species Status
The IUCN list this tinamou as Least Concern, even though it is avidly hunted, due to its fast reproduction rate. It has an occurrence range of 3,900,000 km (1,500,000 sq mi).
