Yellow-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus noctivagus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderTinamiformes (Tinamous)
- FamilyTinamidae (Tinamous)
- GenusCrypturellus (Crypturellus Tinamous)
- SpeciesCrypturellus noctivagus (Yellow-legged Tinamou)
About the Yellow-legged Tinamou
The yellow-legged tinamou (Crypturellus noctivagus) is a species of tinamou found in wooded and shrubby habitats in tropical and subtropical eastern Brazil. This superficially quail-like bird has a grey-brown plumage and two easily separated subspecies. It has declined due to human activities, and is therefore listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
This species has two subspecies: C. n. noctivagus, the nominate race, occurs in southeastern Brazil: Minas Gerais (Doce River area), southern Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.
C. n. zabele occurs in northeastern Brazil: Northern Minas Gerais and Bahia to Paraíba and Piauí. The yellow-legged tinamou is approximately 28 to 31 cm (11.0–12.2 in) in length. Its upperparts are grey, its lower back and wings are barred black, its neck and upper breast are greyish, its lower breast is rufous and its belly is whitish. It has a blackish cap and a buffy supercilium. The supercilium is broadest and most prominent in the race zabele, which also is paler overall, has a whiter (less rufescent) throat and brighter yellow legs than the nominate race... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Yellow-legged Tinamou in Chapada Diamantina National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chapada Diamantina National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Yellow-legged Tinamou in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Yellow-legged Tinamou sighting in Chapada Diamantina National Park, based on 157 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Yellow-legged Tinamou in Chapada Diamantina National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Yellow-legged Tinamou in Chapada Diamantina National Park in our monthly data.