Tinamú Leonado
Tawny-breasted Tinamou
Nothocercus julius
Song
Tawny-breasted Tinamou
Appearance: The Tawny-breasted Tinamou is a medium-sized bird (39 cm 15.5 in) with a tawny-colored breast, olive-brown upperparts, and a rich rufous crown. Throat white. Rear parts black. It has a distinctively barred appearance on its flanks and belly, with a short, rounded tail.
Habitat: Tawny-breasted Tinamous inhabit dense montane forests, cloud forests, and thick undergrowth in the Andes mountain range from 2,300 to 3,100 m). They prefer areas with ample cover and typically forage on the forest floor for fruits, seeds, and small invertebrates.
Behavior: These tinamous are known for their shy and secretive behavior, usually staying hidden within the undergrowth. They are often heard more frequently than seen, as they are adept at remaining concealed. Their distinctive vocalizations include a series of melodious whistles and calls, which they use for communication and territorial defense.
Breeding: Tawny-breasted Tinamous typically build shallow ground nests hidden in vegetation, where they lay a small clutch of eggs. The incubation period is carried out by the female, and both parents may share in the rearing of the chicks once they hatch.
Conservation Status:
The Tawny-breasted Tinamou is considered of Least Concern by the IUCN.
Distribution
Western Andes: The Tawny-breasted Tinamou occurs in the western parts of the Andes mountain range in Colombia, including areas in departments such as Antioquia and Chocó.
Central Andes: This tinamou species can also be found in parts of the central Andes in Colombia, including regions within departments such as Caldas and Risaralda.
Eastern Andes: In the eastern portion of the Andes in Colombia, the Tawny-breasted Tinamou's distribution includes areas in departments such as Norte de Santander and Santander.The Tawny-breasted Tinamou's distribution in Colombia is closely associated with the cloud forests and montane forests of the Andean mountain range, where it inhabits the dense undergrowth and forested areas.
Taxonomy
The Tawny-breasted Tinamou (Nothocercus Julius)
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Aves
- Order: Tinamiformes
- Family: Tinamidae
- Genus: Nothocercus
- Species: Nothocercus julius
Vocalization
Whistles and Calls: Tawny-breasted Tinamous produce a variety of whistles and calls that are melodious and distinctive. These vocalizations are often described as soft, flute-like notes that carry through the dense undergrowth of their forest habitat.
Territorial Display: Male Tawny-breasted Tinamous use their vocalizations as part of their territorial displays, announcing their presence and defending their territory from other males. These territorial calls can be heard over long distances in the forest.
Courtship Calls: During the breeding season, Tawny-breasted Tinamous engage in courtship behaviors that involve vocal interactions between males and females. The calls emitted during courtship play a crucial role in pair bonding and reproduction.
Alarm Calls: Tawny-breasted Tinamous also use vocalizations to alert each other to potential threats or dangers in their environment. These alarm calls serve as a form of communication to warn others within the group of perceived risks.
