in Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area, La Paz. Habitat Taczanowski's tinamou inhabits high altitude grassland and shrubland at altitude . It may also be found at pastureland and arable land. Conservation Taczanowski's tinamou is currently listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Their survival is threatened by degrading of its habitats caused by human activities, such as frequent burning of grassland, and cutting, burning and livestock-grazing in high-altitude copses and shrubby patches. The species is also hunted by people for food. There have been surveys of its high-altitude habitats, and measures have been proposed for their conservation such as regulate the use of fire, reintroduce old high-yielding agricultural techniques, restrict grazing, facilitate low-impact ecotourism and associated trades to generate income for the local people, encourage local people to take a leading role in land-use management and restoration schemes. It was also proposed to make social and political reforms to deal with existing land-right conflicts, and encourage sustainable use on a large scale. The species has been protected in Ampay Forest National Sanctuary, and in Bolivian Apolobamba Integrated Management Natural Area. There are less than 10,000 adult birds left in an occurrence range of . Footnotes References Taczanowski's tinamou Tinamous of South America Birds of the Peruvian Andes Taczanowski's tinamou Taczanowski's tinamou Taczanowski's tinamou