Highland Tinamou

Highland TinamouThe Highland Tinamou often remains on the ground during the day. It was recorded in rainforest at about 1,200 m at Cacao Biological Station in Costa Rica.What markings stand out?It is about 38 cm long, with a rufous breast and cream-colored spots on the back. The legs are grey.What does it do by day and at night?The Highland Tinamou often remains on the ground during the day. It was recorded in rainforest at about 1,200 m at Cacao Biological Station in Costa Rica.During the day it forages and socializes on the ground. At night it uses a perch to sleep.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.