Red-winged Tinamou vs Huayco Tinamou

The Red-winged Tinamou and Huayco Tinamou can be distinguished by their habitat preferences and subtle plumage differences. The Red-winged Tinamou is generally more abundant and has a duller grayish ground color, while the Huayco Tinamou is found in higher elevation grassy mountain ridges.

Look for the Red-winged Tinamou's duller grayish ground color and its presence in lower elevation habitats compared to the Huayco Tinamou, which is found in higher elevation grassy mountain ridges.

The Red-winged Tinamou has a duller grayish ground color compared to the Huayco Tinamou.

The Red-winged Tinamou is generally abundant over its large range, while the Huayco Tinamou is found in central and southern Bolivia and northern Argentina, favoring grassy mountain ridges from about 1,000–3,300 m.