Nothoprocta perdicaria

Nothoprocta perdicaria

Nothoprocta perdicaria is the Chilean tinamou (Tinamidae), a living ground bird with Quaternary fossil records from Chile. A cryptic terrestrial bird of Andean foothills, it runs swiftly and flies rarely despite having functional wings.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Chile

Quick Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

Where were Nothoprocta perdicaria fossils found?
Fossils of Nothoprocta perdicaria were found in Chile.

Explore More