E. e. elegans(Saint-Hilaire, 1832) E. e. intermedia (Dabbene & Lillo, 1913) E. e. magnistriata (Olrog [de; fr; sv; fi; nl], 1959) E. e. riojana (Olrog, 1959) E. e. albida (Wetmore, 1921) E. e. multiguttata (Conover, 1950) E. e. devia (Conover, 1950) E. e. patagonica (Conover, 1950) E. e. wetmorei (Banks, 1977) E. e. numida (Banks, 1977) The elegant crested tinamou or martineta tinamou (Eudromia elegans) is a medium-sized tinamou that can be found in southern Chile and Argentina[6] in Shrubland.

[8] The elegant crested tinamou avoids tall and dense grasses and very thick stands of brush.

During winter their diet consists of plant grain, fruits, leaves, and buds, However, in the summer they eat an abundant amount of insects that inhabit the area.

When one is alarmed they stand very tall to look for the source of danger then retreat to cover; they either hide behind vegetation or flatten themselves on the ground and bow their head down to feet level.

They leave the nest almost immediately, but remain with the male for a certain period of time, becoming independent by three to four months of age.

Due to the short wings and tail, if the bird loses control at take-off, it may fly into obstacles such as branches, wires, or walls, which can have fatal consequences.

[11] The elegant crested tinamou stays stationary in its range, during winter they move in groups and cover large territories in the search for food.

[12] Isidore Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire first identified the elegant crested tinamou from a specimen from South America, in 1832.

[12] Source:[6] Although this species is heavily hunted for food and sport, the elegant crested tinamou is not uncommon and has a large range of 1,400,000 km2 (540,000 sq mi).