Huayco Tinamou

Rhynchotus maculicollis

Least Concern

Aves · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae

About

The huayco tinamou, also known as waypu (Quechua), is a species of bird found on grassy mountain ridges in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina.

Fun Fact

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

Habitat

Occurs in dry savanna and scrubland, and cereal fields.

Diet

Eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes.

Lifespan

To be updated