Elegant Crested Tinamou

Scientific Name: Eudromia elegans

Range / Habitat: Year-round in arid, open areas in Argentina and Chile.

Field Notes: Medium-sized, plump terrestrial bird with small head and essentially no tail. Overall brownish / grey with extensive spotting. Buffy facial stripes and crest.

Personal Notes: Seen in captivity at Tracy Aviary, Salt Lake City, Utah. This bird was constantly moving and bobbing, making it almost impossible to photograph even in an enclosed setting.