Yellow-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus noctivagus
NTNear Threatened Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Tinamous (Tinamidae)
- Order
- Tinamiformes
Overview
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.
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Range and habitat
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Yellow-legged tinamou
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
