Thicket Tinamou

Crypturellus cinnamomeus

Least Concern

The Thicket Tinamou is a Middle American tinamou of dry and moist forest, thickets, and secondary growth from Mexico to Costa Rica. It has warm brown plumage and a strong preference for dense cover. Fun fact: Its repeated whistling call has been compared to the sound of a distant steam engine.

Family

Tinamidae

Group

Tinamous

Range

Thicket Tinamou Range — Forest, thicket, and secondary growth from Mexico to Costa Rica

Population

≈ 500K–4,999,999

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