About the Brushland Tinamou
The brushland tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in high-altitude dry shrubland in subtropical and tropical regions of southern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothoprocta cinerascens |
| Species Codes | brutin1, BRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brushland Tinamou belong to?
The Brushland Tinamou (Nothoprocta cinerascens) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Brushland Tinamou?
The brushland tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in high-altitude dry shrubland in subtropical and tropical regions of southern South America....
Where can I report a Brushland Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Brushland Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brutin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
275
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