White-throated Tinamou
A species of Greater Forest Tinamous Scientific name : Tinamus guttatus Genus : Greater Forest Tinamous
White-throated Tinamou, A species of Greater Forest Tinamous
Botanical name: Tinamus guttatus
Genus: Greater Forest Tinamous
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Description
The white-throated tinamou has chestnut-brown upperparts with blackish streaking on lower back and small yellowish-white spots. It has paler underparts with wider, dark barring on flanks. It has a grey head and neck, with a white throat, brown eye, and brown bill. These birds measure between 32 and 36 cm (13 and 14 in) in length. 
Size
36 cm
Habitat
They inhabit sub-tropical and tropical lowland forests at around 500 m (1,600 ft) or lower. They eat seeds, fruits and invertebrates.
General Info
Behavior
Like other tinamous, the white-throated tinamou eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes, as well as invertebrates, flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as four different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own, usually two to three weeks. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.
Species Status
It is a relatively abundant species in its habitat and the main threat to it is deforestation. As of 2012 the status of the white-throated tinamou is Near Threatened, and it has a range occurrence of 4,000,000 km (1,500,000 sq mi). Its eggs are prized possessions to some collectors.
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Birds Order
Tinamous Family
Tinamous Genus
Greater Forest Tinamous Species
White-throated Tinamou 
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