Berlepsch's Tinamou

Berlepsch's Tinamou

Crypturellus berlepschi

Least Concern

Aves · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae

About

Berlepsch's tinamou is a type of ground bird found in moist forest in northwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.

Fun Fact

In Colombia it will choose the coastal lowlands and hills up to 500 metres (1,600 ft), although it has been found as high as 900 metres (3,000 ft).

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in lowland moist forest in sub-tropical to tropical regions, and will also choose to live in a mature secondary forest.

Diet

Eat off the ground, but will pick it off lower hanging branches.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance