Tinamou Chilean (Nothoprocta perdicaria) – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

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Tinamou Chilean (Nothoprocta perdicaria) – Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

This was a surprising sighting as we were walking back to our bus.  The Tinamou was introduced from mainland Chile that probably replaces the extinct ground birds when the first settlers arrived.

  • Species:Chilean Tinamou (Nothoprocta perdicaria)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyTinamous (Tinamidae)
  • Date Taken20191016
  • Location:Anate Pahu
  • Area:Volcanic Tubes Area
  • Country:Easter Island
  • Region:Australasia
Photo File Ref: BEI00301a Tinamou Chilean 1 Easter Island (Rapa Nui) Australasia Oct19 PH4_0937
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