About the Chilean Tinamou
The Chilean tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in high elevation shrubland in subtropical regions of central Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothoprocta perdicaria |
| Species Codes | chitin1, CHTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chilean Tinamou belong to?
The Chilean Tinamou (Nothoprocta perdicaria) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Chilean Tinamou?
The Chilean tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in high elevation shrubland in subtropical regions of central Chile....
Where can I report a Chilean Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Chilean Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chitin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
416
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