Puna Tinamou
A species of Three-toed Tinamous Scientific name : Tinamotis pentlandii Genus : Three-toed Tinamous
Puna Tinamou, A species of Three-toed Tinamous
Botanical name: Tinamotis pentlandii
Genus: Three-toed Tinamous
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Description General Info
Description
The puna tinamou is approximately 41 cm (16 in) in length. Its upper parts are brown spotted with white, and its breast is blue-grey, and its belly is rufous. Its head is white with black streaks.
Size
43 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Habitat
The puna Tinamou is found in habitats near the upper vegetation limit, frequenting areas with tola heaths, and diverse landscapes featuring sandy or stony terrains. It inhabits regions with cushion plants like Larretia compacta, coarse grass such as Festuca orthophylla, and areas with scattered Polylepis shrubs.
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The puna tinamou inhabits high-altitude grassland, and to a lesser extent, brushland at altitude 4,000 to 4,700 m (13,100–15,400 ft) of subtropical and tropical regions. Its range is Peru, northern Bolivia, northern Chile and northwestern Argentina.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Three-toed Tinamous Species
Puna Tinamou