Terrestrial bird that inhabits the Atlantic Forest in Brazil at all altitudes. It occurs from Bahia to Rio Grande do Sul. Its scientific name means hidden tail.
360g to 480g
between 28 and 32 cm
6 to 8 years
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
A shy, rarely-seen bird. It is found in dense vegetation and undergrowth. It has grayish-brown feathers and females tend to have a more reddish coloration than males.
TOP THREATS
Hunting and habitat loss.
DIET
It feeds on fruits, seeds, and insects.REPRODUCTION
From August to December. Its nest is built on the ground and covered by dry leaves. The female lays 2 to 3 eggs, and the male incubates and raises the chicks.BEHAVIOR
● Lives alone or in pairs.
● Scours the ground, stirring up leaves, pecking at prey.
TRIVIA
It has strong and growing vocalization. Its eggs are pinkish-purple in color.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
Conservation status
LC
LC
