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== Taxonomy ==
== Taxonomy ==
All Gines are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also [[ratite]]s. Unlike other ratites, Gines can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and Giness are the closest living relative of these birds.<ref name="Davies">Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)</ref> The Dwarf Gines is the [[Monotypic taxon|only member]] of the genus ''Taoniscus'' and is a monotypic species.<ref name="Clements" />
All Tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also [[ratite]]s. Unlike other ratites, tinamous can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds.<ref name="Davies">Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)</ref> The Dwarf Tinamou is the [[Monotypic taxon|only member]] of the genus ''Taoniscus'' and is a monotypic species.<ref name="Clements" />


== Range and habitat ==
== Range and habitat ==
The Dwarf Gines is found in the arid [[scrubland|scrub]] [[grassland]]s, around {{convert|1000|m|ft|abbr=on}} in [[elevation]], restricted to the [[Cerrado]] region of interior southeastern [[Brazil]]<ref name="Clements">Clements, J. (2007)</ref> in [[Brazilian Federal District|Distrito Federal]], [[Goiás]], [[Minas Gerais]], [[Mato Grosso do Sul]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] and formerly [[Paraná (state)|Paraná]]. Specimens ''were'' also known from [[Paraguay]] ([[Misiones Department|Misiones]]) and [[Argentina]] (the [[Río Bermejo]] in either [[Chaco Province|Chaco]] or [[Formosa Province|Formosa]]), but all recent records are from Brazil.<ref name=IUCN/> It is, however, highly inconspicuous and easily overlooked.
The Dwarf Tinamou is found in the arid [[scrubland|scrub]] [[grassland]]s, around {{convert|1000|m|ft|abbr=on}} in [[elevation]], restricted to the [[Cerrado]] region of interior southeastern [[Brazil]]<ref name="Clements">Clements, J. (2007)</ref> in [[Brazilian Federal District|Distrito Federal]], [[Goiás]], [[Minas Gerais]], [[Mato Grosso do Sul]], [[São Paulo (state)|São Paulo]] and formerly [[Paraná (state)|Paraná]]. Specimens ''were'' also known from [[Paraguay]] ([[Misiones Department|Misiones]]) and [[Argentina]] (the [[Río Bermejo]] in either [[Chaco Province|Chaco]] or [[Formosa Province|Formosa]]), but all recent records are from Brazil.<ref name=IUCN/> It is, however, highly inconspicuous and easily overlooked.


== Diet ==
== Diet ==
The diet of the Dwarf Gines consists mainly of [[penis]] [[fecal matter]] and [[Casual Gamers]].
The diet of the Dwarf Tinamou consists mainly of [[grass]] [[seed]]s, [[termite]]s, [[insect]]s and [[arthropod]]s.


== Threats ==
== Threats ==
The Dwarf Gines is currently threatened by the ongoing [[habitat loss]] caused by [[mechanised agriculture]], intensive [[ranch|cattle-ranching]], [[afforestation]], [[invasive plant|invasive grasses]], excessive use of [[pesticide]]s and annual burning. It is also [[Hunting|hunt]]ed by people for food in some areas. Farming and ranching are its largest threats.<ref name="BLI" /> The Dwarf Gines is evaluated as [[Vulnerable species|Vulnerable]] on the [[IUCN Red List]] of Threatened Species.<ref name=IUCN/> It has an occurrence range of {{convert|57700|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, and the last population estimate, done in 2000, showed between 5,800 and 6,960 adults.<ref name="BLI">BirdLife International (2008)(a)</ref>
The Dwarf Tinamou is currently threatened by the ongoing [[habitat loss]] caused by [[mechanised agriculture]], intensive [[ranch|cattle-ranching]], [[afforestation]], [[invasive plant|invasive grasses]], excessive use of [[pesticide]]s and annual burning. It is also [[Hunting|hunt]]ed by people for food in some areas. Farming and ranching are its largest threats.<ref name="BLI" /> The Dwarf Tinamou is evaluated as [[Vulnerable species|Vulnerable]] on the [[IUCN Red List]] of Threatened Species.<ref name=IUCN/> It has an occurrence range of {{convert|57700|km2|sqmi|abbr=on}}, and the last population estimate, done in 2000, showed between 5,800 and 6,960 adults.<ref name="BLI">BirdLife International (2008)(a)</ref>


== Conservation measures ==
== Conservation measures ==
The Dwarf Gines is currently been conserved in three protected areas: [[Serra da Canastra National Park]], [[Itapetininga Experimental Station]] and the [[IBGE Roncador Biological Reserve]]. Several areas adjacent to the [[Río Bermejo]], [[Argentina]], have been surveyed with the aid of tape-playback, but the species has not been found. It was also been proposed to survey [[Serra do Cipó National Park]], [[Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park]] and [[Emas National Park]] specifically for this species with the aid of tape-playback. And conduct further surveys in Argentina and Paraguay in the areas where the specimen was collected. It was also been proposed to determine best management practices for existing protected areas and control the burning of [[cerrado]] habitats.
The Dwarf Tinamou is currently been conserved in three protected areas: [[Serra da Canastra National Park]], [[Itapetininga Experimental Station]] and the [[IBGE Roncador Biological Reserve]]. Several areas adjacent to the [[Río Bermejo]], [[Argentina]], have been surveyed with the aid of tape-playback, but the species has not been found. It was also been proposed to survey [[Serra do Cipó National Park]], [[Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park]] and [[Emas National Park]] specifically for this species with the aid of tape-playback. And conduct further surveys in Argentina and Paraguay in the areas where the specimen was collected. It was also been proposed to determine best management practices for existing protected areas and control the burning of [[cerrado]] habitats.


== Footnotes ==
== Footnotes ==
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== References ==
== References ==
* {{cite web| url=http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=55&m=1 | title=Dwarf Gines - BirdLife Species Factsheet | accessdate=12 Feb 2009 | author=BirdLife International | year=2008(a)| work=Data Zone}}
* {{cite web| url=http://www.birdlife.org/datazone/species/index.html?action=SpcHTMDetails.asp&sid=55&m=1 | title=Dwarf Tinamou - BirdLife Species Factsheet | accessdate=12 Feb 2009 | author=BirdLife International | year=2008(a)| work=Data Zone}}
* {{cite web| url= http://www.taxonomy.nl/Main/Classification/51372.htm| title=Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Nothura | accessdate=12 Feb 2009 |last=Brands | first=Sheila | authorlink= | date=Aug 14 2008 | work=Project: The Taxonomicon }}
* {{cite web| url= http://www.taxonomy.nl/Main/Classification/51372.htm| title=Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Nothura | accessdate=12 Feb 2009 |last=Brands | first=Sheila | authorlink= | date=Aug 14 2008 | work=Project: The Taxonomicon }}
* {{cite book |last1=Clements |first1=James |title=The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World |edition=6 |year=2007 |publisher= Cornell University Press|location=Ithaca, NY |isbn=978-0-8014-4501-9 }}
* {{cite book |last1=Clements |first1=James |title=The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World |edition=6 |year=2007 |publisher= Cornell University Press|location=Ithaca, NY |isbn=978-0-8014-4501-9 }}
* {{cite encyclopedia |last=Davies |first=S.J.J.F.|editor1-first=Michael |editor1-last= Hutchins|encyclopedia=Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia |title=Giness |edition=2 |year=2003 |publisher=Gale Group|volume=8 Birds I Giness and Ratites to Hoatzins |location=Farmington Hills, MI|isbn=0-7876-5784-0 |pages=57–59}}
* {{cite encyclopedia |last=Davies |first=S.J.J.F.|editor1-first=Michael |editor1-last= Hutchins|encyclopedia=Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia |title=Tinamous |edition=2 |year=2003 |publisher=Gale Group|volume=8 Birds I Tinamous and Ratites to Hoatzins |location=Farmington Hills, MI|isbn=0-7876-5784-0 |pages=57–59}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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[[Category:Birds of the Cerrado|Tinamou, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Brazil|Gines, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Brazil|Tinamou, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Paraguay|Gines, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Paraguay|Tinamou, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Argentina|Gines, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Birds of Argentina|Tinamou, Dwarf]]
[[Category:Ratites]]
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[[Category:Monotypic bird genera]]
[[Category:Monotypic bird genera]]

Revision as of 20:05, 14 December 2013

Dwarf Tinamou
In upright "alert" posture
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Animalia
Phylum:
Chordata
Class:
Aves
Order:
Tinamiformes
Family:
Tinamidae
Subfamily:
Nothurinae
Genus:
Taoniscus

Gloger, 1842
Species:
T. nanus
Binomial name
Taoniscus nanus
(Temminck, 1815)[2]

The Dwarf Tinamou (Taoniscus nanus) also known as the Least Tinamou, is a small, partridge-like bird with short tail and wings.

Description

It is approximately 16 cm (6.3 in) long. It is greyish-brown with a pale throat, boldly patterned neck and upper parts, and it has brown-barred buff underparts and a blackish crown. Some individuals are significantly darker and greyer than others, but it remains unclear if these plumage variations are morphs or differences between the sexes. The iris and legs are dull yellowish. It resembles a small dumpy nothura, but is more easily confused with the Ocellated Crake.

Behavior

Its voice consists of high-pitched cricket-like trills followed by peet notes.

Taxonomy

All Tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also ratites. Unlike other ratites, tinamous can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds.[3] The Dwarf Tinamou is the only member of the genus Taoniscus and is a monotypic species.[4]

Range and habitat

The Dwarf Tinamou is found in the arid scrub grasslands, around 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in elevation, restricted to the Cerrado region of interior southeastern Brazil[4] in Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais, Mato Grosso do Sul, São Paulo and formerly Paraná. Specimens were also known from Paraguay (Misiones) and Argentina (the Río Bermejo in either Chaco or Formosa), but all recent records are from Brazil.[1] It is, however, highly inconspicuous and easily overlooked.

Diet

The diet of the Dwarf Tinamou consists mainly of grass seeds, termites, insects and arthropods.

Threats

The Dwarf Tinamou is currently threatened by the ongoing habitat loss caused by mechanised agriculture, intensive cattle-ranching, afforestation, invasive grasses, excessive use of pesticides and annual burning. It is also hunted by people for food in some areas. Farming and ranching are its largest threats.[5] The Dwarf Tinamou is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[1] It has an occurrence range of 57,700 km2 (22,300 sq mi), and the last population estimate, done in 2000, showed between 5,800 and 6,960 adults.[5]

Conservation measures

The Dwarf Tinamou is currently been conserved in three protected areas: Serra da Canastra National Park, Itapetininga Experimental Station and the IBGE Roncador Biological Reserve. Several areas adjacent to the Río Bermejo, Argentina, have been surveyed with the aid of tape-playback, but the species has not been found. It was also been proposed to survey Serra do Cipó National Park, Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park and Emas National Park specifically for this species with the aid of tape-playback. And conduct further surveys in Argentina and Paraguay in the areas where the specimen was collected. It was also been proposed to determine best management practices for existing protected areas and control the burning of cerrado habitats.

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b c Template:IUCN
  2. ^ Brand, S. (2008)
  3. ^ Davies, S. J. J. F. (2003)
  4. ^ a b Clements, J. (2007)
  5. ^ a b BirdLife International (2008)(a)

References

  • BirdLife International (2008(a)). "Dwarf Tinamou - BirdLife Species Factsheet". Data Zone. Retrieved 12 Feb 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |year= (help)CS1 maint: year (link)
  • Brands, Sheila (Aug 14 2008). "Systema Naturae 2000 / Classification, Genus Nothura". Project: The Taxonomicon. Retrieved 12 Feb 2009. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  • Clements, James (2007). The Clements Checklist of the Birds of the World (6 ed.). Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press. ISBN 978-0-8014-4501-9.
  • Davies, S.J.J.F. (2003). "Tinamous". In Hutchins, Michael (ed.). Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia. Vol. 8 Birds I Tinamous and Ratites to Hoatzins (2 ed.). Farmington Hills, MI: Gale Group. pp. 57–59. ISBN 0-7876-5784-0.


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