Andean Tinamou vs Spotted Nothura
Nothoprocta pentlandii versus Nothura maculosa
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Andean Tinamou
Spotted Nothura
In short
The Andean Tinamou can be distinguished from the Spotted Nothura by the presence of spotting on the breast and head sides, which the Spotted Nothura lacks. Both species are ground-dwelling birds, but the Andean Tinamou is more frequently encountered when flushed from cover with noisy wingbeats.
Identification tips
Look for spotting on the breast and head sides to identify the Andean Tinamou. If the bird flushes with noisy wingbeats from cover, it is likely an Andean Tinamou.
Plumage
The Andean Tinamou has spotting on the breast and head sides, while the Spotted Nothura does not exhibit this pattern.
Behaviour
The Andean Tinamou is often flushed from cover with noisy wingbeats, whereas such behavior is not noted for the Spotted Nothura.