About the Choco Tinamou
The Choco tinamou or Chocó tinamou is a type of tinamou found in lowland forest and montane forest in subtropical and tropical regions of Colombia and Panama.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus kerriae |
| Species Codes | chotin1, CHTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Choco Tinamou belong to?
The Choco Tinamou (Crypturellus kerriae) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Choco Tinamou?
The Choco tinamou or Chocó tinamou is a type of tinamou found in lowland forest and montane forest in subtropical and tropical regions of Colombia and Panama....
Where can I report a Choco Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Choco Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chotin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
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