Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction through conversion to agriculture, afforestation, pesticides, burning are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) [XC146474]
by Nunes D'Acosta from Cristalina, Goi\u00e1s, Brazil (flight call)
Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) [XC36840]
by Nunes D'Acosta from Margem da via-f\u00e9rrea de Leopoldo de Bulh\u00f5es (Lix\u00e3o da cidade) Leopoldo de Bulh\u00f5es, Goi\u00e1s., Brazil (song)
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Spotted Nothura (Nothura maculosa) which is less rufescent, has more contrasting white throat, and darker and heavier markings on neck.
References
See References.