Crested Chinamu

The Latin name of the genus is Eudromia , formed from two Greek words: eu - good and dromos - running speed, so the generic name can be translated as a good runner ^{[4] [5]} .

The body length of crested chinamus is about 35 cm. The plumage is mottled, earthy brown with black mottles. Paws are bluish in color. There is a crest on the head ^[2] .

The shell of eggs crested chinamu is dark green in color. In clutch there are 12-16 eggs ^[2] .

The birthplace of crested chinamu is South America. Birds are distributed in several countries: Argentina , Chile , Bolivia and Paraguay . They inhabit open cold steppes. Crested tinamus are kept in packs of 10-20 to 100 individuals ^{[2] [3] [6]} .

Currently, the genus includes 2 species ^[6] :

• Eudromia elegans - Crested Chinamu
• Eudromia formosa - Beautiful crested chinamu , or magnificent chinamu ^{[1] [3]}

Also known is 1 fossil species, attributed to the genus crested tinam:

• † Eudromia olsoni Tambussi & Tonni, 1985

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