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Berlepsch's Tinamou

The '''Berlepsch's Tinamou' Crypturellus berlepschi'' is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest up from 0 to 500 m altitude. This species has an estimated global extent of occurrence of 60,000 km. This species is native to North-west Colombia and west Ecuador.

This bird is named after Hans von Berlepsch to commemorate him.

Characteristics

Berlepsch's Tinamou is greyish-brown in color with reddish tinge to crown and nape.

References

BirdLife Species Factsheet

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