Yellow-legged Tinamou
Yellow-legged Tinamou
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The Yellow-legged Tinamou is a medium-sized tinamou endemic to the fragmented Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil. It is a shy, ground-dwelling bird known for its distinctive calls.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highly fragmented Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, rather mournful hooting calls, which are the most effective way to locate this secretive species. Visual observation is extremely challenging and requires immense patience in its dense forest habitat.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk, when its calls are most often heard.
Where to spot
Endemic to the highly fragmented Atlantic Forest biome of southeastern Brazil, ranging from Bahia south to Santa Catarina.
How to spot
Listen for its deep, rather mournful hooting calls, which are the most effective way to locate this secretive species. Visual observation is extremely challenging and requires immense patience in its dense forest habitat.
When to spot
Most active and vocal during the twilight hours of dawn and dusk, when its calls are most often heard.
The 'noctivagus' in its scientific name translates to 'night wanderer,' possibly referring to its crepuscular habits or calls echoing mysteriously in the quiet of the forest.
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- 21 hours ago
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