Crypturellus kerriae
The Choco Tinamou (Crypturellus kerriae) is an exceptionally elusive and cryptic ground-dwelling bird, characteristic of the humid lowland forests of the Chocó biogeographic region. This medium-sized tinamou measures approximately 25-30 cm in length and weighs between 250-400 grams, presenting a stout body and a small head. Its plumage is predominantly a rich, warm brown, often with rufous tones, contrasting with a paler, sometimes buffy belly, and subtle dark barring on the flanks and underp...
Found primarily in humid lowland and foothill evergreen forests, favoring areas with dense undergrowth and leaf litter. It typically inhabits elevations ranging from sea level up to about 1000 meters, occasionally higher.
Mainly consumes fallen fruits and seeds collected from the forest floor, supplemented by small invertebrates such as insects and spiders.
This exceedingly shy and secretive bird is largely diurnal but most active during the early morning and late afternoon, spending its entire life on the forest floor. It forages solitarily, slowly walking and gleaning fallen fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates from the leaf litter. Choco Tinamo...
The Choco Tinamou is endemic to the highly biodiverse Chocó biogeographic region, stretching across western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. In Colombia, its range includes the humid lowlands of the Chocó, Valle del Cauca, and Nariño departments, particularly along the Pacific slope of the Ande...
Vulnerable
- The Choco Tinamou is so elusive that it is far more often heard than seen, making its distinctive call crucial for identification. - Males of this species are solely responsible for incubating the eggs and raising the precocial chicks. - Its eggs are famously glossy and often brightly colored, ...