Highland Tinamou

Highland Tinamou

Nothocercus bonapartei

Least Concern

Aves · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae

About

The highland tinamou or Bonaparte's tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest typically over 1,500 m (4,900 ft) altitude.

Fun Fact

All tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also ratites.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Eat fruit from the ground or hanging from low plants, and will sometimes eat insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance