Ex situ breeding experience with Solitary Tinamou (Tinamus solitarius) in Guira Oga

The Solitary Tinamou (Tinamus solitarius) is one of the largest members of the tinamidae family, and is also an Atlantic forest endemism that is locally considered Vulnerable. A moderately rapid and on-going population decline is suspected, owing to rates of habitat loss and hunting pressure, leading to population fragmentation. If so, it is relevant to gather knowledge of captive breeding techniques, as a part of a comprehensive strategy for his conservation. On account of that and under UICN guidelines an ex situ reproduction and conservation project is being carried out in Guira Oga Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. The present work synthesizes the captive breeding experience through artificial incubation with this tinamou. The outcome has been positive. Until now n=64 individuals have hatched, demonstrating the validity of the captive breeding techniques employed, which along with other methods can aid Solitary Tinamou conservation.