Cinereous tinamou is a type of ground bird found in swamp and lowland forests in northern South America. Cinereous tinamous have been around for many centuries.
They are part of the oldest families of the world today and have fossils discovered dating back tens of millions of years. Their quick reflexes play a role in their ability to survive. The cinereous tinamou is diurnal. When they are frightened or surprised they usually run off very quickly
The cinereous tinamou is specially known to be easy to hear, but very difficult to see
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