About the Cinereous Tinamou
The cinereous tinamou, also known as brushland tinamou, is a type of ground bird found in swamp and lowland forests in northern South America. They have some localized names that have been used by the indigenous people such as in Amazonas where they are called inambu-pixuna, and in Pará, Brazil where they are called nambu-sujo. Also, throughout their range they are called inhambu-preto. Cinereous tinamous have been around for many centuries. They are part of the oldest families of the world today and have fossils discovered dating back tens of millions of years. Their quick reflexes play a role in their ability to survive.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus cinereus |
| Species Codes | cintin1, CITI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cinereous Tinamou belong to?
The Cinereous Tinamou (Crypturellus cinereus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Cinereous Tinamou?
The cinereous tinamou, also known as brushland tinamou, is a type of ground bird found in swamp and lowland forests in northern South America. They have some localized names that have been used by the indigenous people such as in Amazonas where they are called inambu-pixuna, and in Pará, Brazil wher...
Where can I report a Cinereous Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Cinereous Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cintin1, or on iNaturalist.