Overview
The dwarf tinamou (Taoniscus nanus), also known as the least tinamou, is a small, superficially partridge-like bird with short tail and wings, found only in Brazil. This tinamou is the only member of the genus Taoniscus and it is considered an endangered species.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Interior southeastern Brazil and northeastern Argentina (Misiones).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Dwarf 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.
