Elegant Crested-Tinamou
Elegant Crested-Tinamou
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The Elegant Crested Tinamou is a striking ground bird native to South America, easily recognized by its distinctive backward-curving crest and ornate plumage. It prefers arid and semi-arid scrublands and open woodlands.
Where to spot
Arid scrub, monte desert, and open woodlands in central and southern South America, particularly widespread in Argentina and Chile.
How to spot
Look for them walking along tracks or dusty paths. Their calls, a series of distinctive booming hoots, can also help locate these often reclusive birds.
When to spot
Best observed during early morning or late afternoon when they are most active foraging for food.
Where to spot
Arid scrub, monte desert, and open woodlands in central and southern South America, particularly widespread in Argentina and Chile.
How to spot
Look for them walking along tracks or dusty paths. Their calls, a series of distinctive booming hoots, can also help locate these often reclusive birds.
When to spot
Best observed during early morning or late afternoon when they are most active foraging for food.
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Unlike many bird species, male Elegant Crested Tinamous are solely responsible for incubating the eggs and raising the young, often caring for eggs laid by multiple females in the same nest.
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