Berlepsch's Tinamou
VU

Berlepsch's Tinamou

Crypturellus berlepschi

Unknown

Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlepsch's_tinamou

Overview

Berlepsch's tinamou is a type of ground bird found in moist forest in northwestern Colombia and northwestern Ecuador.

Berlepsch's Tinamou faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development throughout its range in northwestern South America. The species' ground-dwelling nature and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation and hunting pressure in accessible areas.

Threat summary

Habitat

Inhabits humid lowland and foothill forests, including primary and secondary tropical rainforests, typically below 1,500m elevation. Prefers dense understory vegetation and forest floor environments with thick leaf litter in both terra firme and seasonally flooded forest areas.

Other threatened species in Tinamidae

Crypturellus kerriaeVU

Crypturellus kerriae

Unknown
Brown TinamouVU

Brown Tinamou

Crypturellus obsoletus

Unknown

Frequently asked questions

Why is Berlepsch's Tinamou classified as Vulnerable?
Berlepsch's Tinamou is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Berlepsch's Tinamou faces significant pressure from habitat loss and fragmentation due to deforestation, agricultural expansion, and human settlement development throughout its range in northwestern South America. The species' ground-dwelling nature and specific habitat requirements make it particularly vulnerable to forest degradation and hunting pressure in accessible areas.
Where does Berlepsch's Tinamou live?
Berlepsch's Tinamou occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Berlepsch's Tinamou?
The main threats to Berlepsch's Tinamou are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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