Dwarf Tinamou
Taoniscus nanus
EndangeredAves · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae
About
The dwarf tinamou, also known as the least tinamou, is a small, superficially partridge-like bird with short tail and wings, found only in Brazil. This tinamou is the only member of the genus Taoniscus and it is considered an endangered species.
Fun Fact
Farming and ranching are its largest threats.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the arid scrub grasslands, around 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in elevation, restricted to the Cerrado region of interior southeastern Brazil in Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo and formerly Paraná.
Diet
Diet of the dwarf tinamou consists mainly of grass seeds, termites or other insects and arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Loss
- Poaching and Hunting
- Human-Wildlife Conflict
- Disease