Chaco nothura
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N. chacoensis
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| Nothura chacoensis |
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The Chaco nothura (Nothura chacoensis) is a type of tinamou commonly found in brushland[3] in Argentina and Paraguay.[4]
Description
The Chaco nothura is approximately 24 cm (9.4 in) in length. The species is similar to spotted nothura but paler and buffier overall.
Range and habitat
The Chaco nothura inhabits subtropical and tropical brushland up to 500 m (1,600 ft) in altitude.[3] This species is native to the chaco of northwestern Paraguay and north central Argentina in South America.[4]
Taxonomy
The Chaco nothura is a monotypic species.[4] All tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also ratites. Unlike other ratites, tinamous can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds.[5]
Conservation
The IUCN classifies this tinamou as Least Concern,[1] with an occurrence range of 110,000 km2 (42,000 sq mi).[3]
Footnotes
References
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