Bird
Slaty-breasted Tinamou
Crypturellus boucardiAlso known as Boucard's Tinamou
Slaty-breasted tinamous walk cautiously across the shadowed floor of mature rainforests, flicking through damp leaf litter in search of fallen berries and ground beetles. Males broadcast their presence across the dense understory using deep, mournful, three-note whistles that carry over long distances. In an unusual reproductive system shared by tinamous, males incubate glossy, jewel-toned clutches laid by multiple females and rear the precocial chicks alone.
Ground-dwellingSecretiveVocal
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyFallen fruits, Seeds, Beetles
Predators
- Ocelot
- Margay
- Forest raptors
ThreatsHabitat loss from deforestation, forest fragmentation, and localized hunting pressure
HabitatsLowland tropical rainforests, dense evergreen woodlands, and secondary growth
Life span5–10 years in the wild
Classification
- FamilyTinamidae
- SpeciesCrypturellus boucardi
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listen for Calls: Locate this secretive bird by its low, hollow whistle rather than by sight.
- Tread Softly: Move slowly along forest trails, scanning leaf litter where it freezes if alarmed.
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