Dwarf Tinamou

Taoniscus nanus

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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