About the Andean Tinamou
The Andean tinamou is a tinamou, found commonly in high-altitude shrubland, in the Andes of South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothoprocta pentlandii |
| Species Codes | andtin1, ANTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Andean Tinamou belong to?
The Andean Tinamou (Nothoprocta pentlandii) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Andean Tinamou?
The Andean tinamou is a tinamou, found commonly in high-altitude shrubland, in the Andes of South America....
Where can I report a Andean Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Andean Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code andtin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
249
iNat Observations
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