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Black Tinamou
Tinamus osgoodi
Black Tinamou (Tinamus osgoodi) — Ratites & Tinamous of South America.
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The Black Tinamou (Tinamus osgoodi) is a member of the Tinamidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 1.3 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Tinamiformes
- Family Tinamidae Tinamous
- Genus Tinamus
- Species osgoodi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.3 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Tinamidae
- Order
- Tinamiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Black Tinamou is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Black Tinamou is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Black Tinamou (Tinamus osgoodi) belongs to the Tinamidae family of the order Tinamiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA sc Colombia and se Peru.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.3 kg, with a wing length of about 23.2 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 29,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Black Tinamou?
The Black Tinamou is a very large bird that weighs around 1.3 kg.
Where does the Black Tinamou live?
The Black Tinamou is found across South America with a range covering SA sc Colombia and se Peru, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Black Tinamou belong to?
The Black Tinamou (Tinamus osgoodi) belongs to the Tinamidae family, in the order Tinamiformes.
What does the Black Tinamou eat?
The Black Tinamou is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Black Tinamou migrate?
The Black Tinamou is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Black Tinamou endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Black Tinamou's range?
The Black Tinamou has a mapped global range of about 29,000 km².
Conservation
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