About the Black-capped Tinamou
The black-capped tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in the moist forest lowlands in subtropical and tropical regions.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus atrocapillus |
| Species Codes | blctin1, BCTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-capped Tinamou belong to?
The Black-capped Tinamou (Crypturellus atrocapillus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Black-capped Tinamou?
The black-capped tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in the moist forest lowlands in subtropical and tropical regions....
Where can I report a Black-capped Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-capped Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blctin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
21
iNat Observations
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