Tataupa tinamou
Scientific name: Crypturellus tataupa
- How weight is recorded: Whole weight
Field notes
Appearance
Small, plump tinamou with cryptic gray-brown plumage and fine barring. Females typically slightly larger and warmer-toned than males; both sexes lack distinctive markings.
Size and weight
Males 20–23 cm, 130–155 g; females 21–24 cm, 150–180 g.
Habitat
Found in humid lowland and foothill forests, typically from sea level to 1,500 m elevation. Prefers dense understory and forest floor with leaf litter and fallen logs.
Distribution
Endemic to Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil (São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Catarina). Restricted to humid lowland and montane forests.
Diet
Ground forager consuming fallen seeds, insects, small arthropods, and occasional plant matter; seasonal preference shifts toward seeds during fruiting season.
Behaviour
Primarily crepuscular and nocturnal; solitary or in pairs. Moves quietly on foot through dense cover; reluctant flier but will burst into rapid, whirring flight when flushed.
Hunting tips
Search forest floor for fine scratches and shallow depressions where birds forage; droppings are small and dark. Approach slowly through dense understory early morning or late afternoon when birds are most active. Move quietly to avoid startling; listen for soft calls to pinpoint position.
Whole weight
This species is logged by whole weight — the animal weighed entire, as taken.
Where it is hunted
Listed as huntable in 2 countries in Huntify.
Names in other languages
Current language: en
These field notes are general species knowledge, not legal advice. Always check the current seasons, quotas and firearm rules where you hunt.