Great Tinamou

Tinamus major

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Tinamiformes · Tinamidae

About

The great tinamou is a species of tinamou ground bird native to Central and South America. There are several subspecies, mostly differentiated by their coloration.

Fun Fact

The Great Tinamou can fly but rarely does; its hollow-boned structure makes it extremely buoyant and it tires very quickly, preferring to escape danger on foot.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in subtropical and tropical forest such as rainforest, lowland evergreen forest, river-edge forest, swamp forest and cloud forest at altitudes from 300 to 1,500 m (1,000–4,900 ft).

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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