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| name = Tepui Tinamou
| status = LC
| status = LC
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_system = IUCN3.1
| status_ref = <ref name=IUCN>{{IUCN|id=22678172 |title=''Crypturellus ptaritepui'' |assessors=[[BirdLife International]] |version=2013.2 |year=2012 |accessdate=26 November 2013}}</ref>
| status_ref = <ref name="iucn status 13 November 2021">{{cite iucn |author=BirdLife International |date=2016 |title=''Crypturellus ptaritepui'' |volume=2016 |page=e.T22678172A92759757 |doi=10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22678172A92759757.en |access-date=13 November 2021}}</ref>
| regnum = [[Animal]]ia
| genus = Crypturellus
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| species = ptaritepui
| phylum = [[Chordate|Chordata]]
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| authority = [[John Todd Zimmer|Zimmer]] & [[William H. Phelps|Phelps]], 1945<ref>Brands, S. (2008)</ref>
| classis = [[bird|Aves]]

| ordo = [[Tinamiformes]]
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| range_map = Crypturellus ptaritepui map.svg
| familia = [[Tinamidae]]
| subfamilia = [[Tinaminae]]
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| genus = ''[[Crypturellus]]''
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| species = '''''C. ptaritepui'''''
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| binomial = ''Crypturellus ptaritepui''
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| binomial_authority = ([[John Todd Zimmer|Zimmer]] & [[William H. Phelps|Phelps]], 1945)<ref>Brands, S. (2008)</ref>
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The '''Tepui Tinamou''' (''Crypturellus ptaritepui'') is a type of ground bird found in [[montane]] moist forest on [[tepui]]s, in southeastern [[Venezuela]].<ref name="Clements">Clements, J (2007)</ref>
The '''tepui tinamou''' ('''''Crypturellus ptaritepui''''') is a type of ground bird found in [[montane]] moist forest on [[tepui]]s, in southeastern [[Venezuela]].<ref name="Clements">Clements, J (2007)</ref>


==Taxonomy==
==Taxonomy==
This is a monotypic species.<ref name="Clements">Clements, J (2007)</ref> All tinamou are from the family [[Tinamidae]], and in the larger scheme are also [[Ratite]]s. 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.<ref name="Davies">Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)</ref>
This is a monotypic species.<ref name="Clements">Clements, J (2007)</ref> All tinamou are from the family [[Tinamidae]], and in the larger scheme are also [[ratite]]s. 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.<ref name="Davies">Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)</ref>


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
''Crypturellus'' is formed from three [[Latin]] or [[Greek language|Greek]] words. ''kruptos'' meaning '''covered''' or '''hidden''', ''oura'' meaning '''tail''', and ''ellus'' meaning '''diminutive'''. Therefore ''Crypturellus'' means small hidden tail.<ref>Gotch, A. F. (1195)</ref>
''Crypturellus'' is formed from two [[Greek language|Greek]] roots: {{lang|el|κρυπτός}} (''kruptos'') meaning ‘covered’ or ‘hidden’ and {{lang|el|ουρά}} (''oura'') meaning ‘tail’; the [[Latin]] suffix ''-ellus'' is diminutive. Thus, ''Crypturellus'' means ‘little hidden tail’.<ref>Gotch, A. F. (1195)</ref>


==Description==
==Description==
The Tepui Tinamou is approximately {{convert|27|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length. The top of its head and rear of neck are rufous brown, darker on its back, and dusky below with rufous sheen on its upper breast. The sides of its head and throat are grey in color, its upper [[mandible]] is black, its lower mandible yellow with black tip, and its legs are olive in color.
The tepui tinamou is approximately {{convert|27|cm|in|abbr=on}} in length. The top of its head and rear of neck are rufous brown, darker on its back, and dusky below with rufous sheen on its upper breast. The sides of its head and throat are grey in color, its upper [[mandible]] is black, its lower mandible yellow with black tip, and its legs are olive in color.


==Behavior==
==Behavior==
Like other Tinamous, the Tepui eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes. They also eat small amounts of [[invertebrates]], flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as 4 different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own, usually 2–3 weeks. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.<ref name="Davies" />
Like other tinamous, the tepui eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes. They also eat small amounts of [[invertebrates]], flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as 4 different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own, usually 2–3 weeks. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.<ref name="Davies" />


==Range and habitat==
==Range and habitat==
The Tepui Tinamou has been found on [[Ptari-tepuí]], [[Auyantepui|Auyán-tepuí]], [[Chimantá-tepuí]], and [[Sororopán-tepuí]], in southeastern [[Bolívar (state)|Bolívar]], [[Venezuela]]. It was found in between {{convert|1350|to(-)|1800|m|ft|abbr=on}} in elevation, and its preferred habitat is tropical moist [[montane forest]] or tropical moist shrubland.<ref name="BLI">BirdLife International (2008)(a)</ref>
The tepui tinamou has been found on [[Ptari-tepuí]], [[Auyantepui|Auyán-tepuí]], [[Chimantá-tepuí]], and [[Sororopán-tepuí]], in southeastern [[Bolívar (state)|Bolívar]], [[Venezuela]]. It was found in between {{convert|1350|to(-)|1800|m|ft|abbr=on}} in elevation, and its preferred habitat is tropical moist [[montane forest]] or tropical moist shrubland.<ref name="BLI">BirdLife International (2008)</ref>


==Conservation==
==Conservation==
The [[IUCN]] classifies it as [[Least Concern]],<ref name=IUCN/> with an occurrence range of {{convert|1000|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. It is a protected species in [[Venezuela]].<ref name="BLI" />
The [[IUCN]] classifies it as [[Least Concern]],<ref name="iucn status 13 November 2021" /> with an occurrence range of {{convert|1000|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}. It is a protected species in [[Venezuela]].<ref name="BLI" />


==Footnotes==
==Footnotes==
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==References==
==References==
* {{cite web| url=http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=38&m=0 | title=Bartlett's Tinamou - BirdLife Species Factsheet | accessdate=09 Feb 2009 | author=BirdLife International | year=2008(a)| work=Data Zone}}
* {{cite web| url=http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=38&m=0 | title=Bartlett's Tinamou - BirdLife Species Factsheet | access-date=9 Feb 2009 | author=BirdLife International | year=2008| work=Data Zone}}
* {{cite web| url= http://www.taxonomy.nl/Main/Classification/51327.htm| title=Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Crypturellus | accessdate=Feb 09 2009 |last=Brands | first=Sheila | authorlink= | date=Aug 14 2008 | work=Project: The Taxonomicon }}
* {{cite web| url= http://www.taxonomy.nl/Main/Classification/51327.htm| title=Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Crypturellus | access-date=Feb 9, 2009 |last=Brands | first=Sheila | date=Aug 14, 2008 | work=Project: The Taxonomicon }}
* {{cite book |last1=Clements |first1=James |title=The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World |edition=6 |year=2007 |publisher= Cornell University Press|location=Ithaca, NY |isbn=978-0-8014-4501-9 }}
* {{cite book |last1=Clements |first1=James |title=The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World |edition=6th |year=2007 |publisher= Cornell University Press|location=Ithaca, NY |isbn=978-0-8014-4501-9 }}
* {{cite encyclopedia |last=Davies |first=S.J.J.F.|editor1-first=Michael |editor1-last= Hutchins|encyclopedia=Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia |title=Tinamous |edition=2 |year=2003 |publisher=Gale Group|volume=8 Birds I Tinamous and Ratites to Hoatzins |location=Farmington Hills, MI|isbn=0-7876-5784-0 |pages=57–59}}
* {{cite encyclopedia |last=Davies |first=S.J.J.F.|editor1-first=Michael |editor1-last= Hutchins|encyclopedia=Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia |title=Tinamous |edition=2nd |year=2003 |publisher=Gale Group|volume=8 Birds I Tinamous and Ratites to Hoatzins |location=Farmington Hills, MI|isbn=0-7876-5784-0 |pages=57–59}}
* {{cite book |last1=Gotch |first1=A. F. |title=Latin Names Explained. A Guide to the Scientific Classifications of Reptiles, Birds & Mammals|year= 1995 |origyear=1979 |publisher=Facts on File |location=New York, NY|isbn=0-8160-3377-3|page=183|chapter=Tinamous}}
* {{cite book |last1=Gotch |first1=A. F. |title=Latin Names Explained. A Guide to the Scientific Classifications of Reptiles, Birds & Mammals|year= 1995 |orig-year=1979 |publisher=Facts on File |location=New York, NY|isbn=0-8160-3377-3|page=183|chapter=Tinamous}}


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[[Category:Endemic birds of Venezuela]]


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Tepui tinamou
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Infraclass: Palaeognathae
Order: Tinamiformes
Family: Tinamidae
Genus: Crypturellus
Species:
C. ptaritepui
Binomial name
Crypturellus ptaritepui

The tepui tinamou (Crypturellus ptaritepui) is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest on tepuis, in southeastern Venezuela.[3]

Taxonomy

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This is a monotypic species.[3] 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.[4]

Etymology

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Crypturellus is formed from two Greek roots: κρυπτός (kruptos) meaning ‘covered’ or ‘hidden’ and ουρά (oura) meaning ‘tail’; the Latin suffix -ellus is diminutive. Thus, Crypturellus means ‘little hidden tail’.[5]

Description

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The tepui tinamou is approximately 27 cm (11 in) in length. The top of its head and rear of neck are rufous brown, darker on its back, and dusky below with rufous sheen on its upper breast. The sides of its head and throat are grey in color, its upper mandible is black, its lower mandible yellow with black tip, and its legs are olive in color.

Behavior

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Like other tinamous, the tepui eats fruit off the ground or low-lying bushes. They also eat small amounts of invertebrates, flower buds, tender leaves, seeds, and roots. The male incubates the eggs which may come from as many as 4 different females, and then will raise them until they are ready to be on their own, usually 2–3 weeks. The nest is located on the ground in dense brush or between raised root buttresses.[4]

Range and habitat

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The tepui tinamou has been found on Ptari-tepuí, Auyán-tepuí, Chimantá-tepuí, and Sororopán-tepuí, in southeastern Bolívar, Venezuela. It was found in between 1,350 to 1,800 m (4,430–5,910 ft) in elevation, and its preferred habitat is tropical moist montane forest or tropical moist shrubland.[6]

Conservation

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The IUCN classifies it as Least Concern,[1] with an occurrence range of 1,000 km2 (390 sq mi). It is a protected species in Venezuela.[6]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ a b BirdLife International (2016). "Crypturellus ptaritepui". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22678172A92759757. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22678172A92759757.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  2. ^ Brands, S. (2008)
  3. ^ a b Clements, J (2007)
  4. ^ a b Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)
  5. ^ Gotch, A. F. (1195)
  6. ^ a b BirdLife International (2008)

References

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  • BirdLife International (2008). "Bartlett's Tinamou - BirdLife Species Factsheet". Data Zone. Retrieved 9 Feb 2009.
  • Brands, Sheila (Aug 14, 2008). "Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Crypturellus". Project: The Taxonomicon. Retrieved Feb 9, 2009.
  • Clements, James (2007). The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World (6th ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. ISBN 978-0-8014-4501-9.
  • Davies, S.J.J.F. (2003). "Tinamous". In Hutchins, Michael (ed.). Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. Vol. 8 Birds I Tinamous and Ratites to Hoatzins (2nd ed.). Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group. pp. 57–59. ISBN 0-7876-5784-0.
  • Gotch, A. F. (1995) [1979]. "Tinamous". Latin Names Explained. A Guide to the Scientific Classifications of Reptiles, Birds & Mammals. New York, NY: Facts on File. p. 183. ISBN 0-8160-3377-3.
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