Black-capped Tinamou

Crypturellus atrocapillus

Least Concern

The Black-capped Tinamou is a small forest tinamou of the western Amazon basin. Its dark crown, brown body, and shy habits suit dense lowland forest, where it often remains unseen. Fun fact: Tinamous may seem chicken-like, but they are part of the ancient palaeognath bird lineage.

Family

Tinamidae

Group

Tinamous

Range

Black-capped Tinamou Range — Western Amazonian lowland forest of Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and nearby regions

Population

≈ 80K–300K

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