Huayco Tinamou

Rhynchotus maculicollis

Least Concern

The Huayco Tinamou is an Andean tinamou of arid valleys, scrub, and open slopes in Bolivia and Argentina. It is a long-necked, ground-dwelling bird with cryptic brown plumage suited to dry montane habitats. Fun fact: Its common name comes from Andean landscapes shaped by gullies and seasonal watercourses.

Family

Tinamidae

Group

Tinamous

Range

Huayco Tinamou Range — Dry Andean valleys and scrub of Bolivia and northwestern Argentina

Population

≈ Unknown

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