About the Black Tinamou
The black tinamou is a species of ground bird found in humid foothill and montane forest in the Andes of South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Tinamus osgoodi |
| Species Codes | blatin1, BLTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Tinamou belong to?
The Black Tinamou (Tinamus osgoodi) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Black Tinamou?
The black tinamou is a species of ground bird found in humid foothill and montane forest in the Andes of South America....
Where can I report a Black Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blatin1, 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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