About the Elegant Crested-Tinamou
The elegant crested tinamou or martineta tinamou is a medium-sized tinamou that can be found in southern Chile and Argentina in Shrubland. The bird has an omnivorous diet. This species is terrestrial due to their poor flying ability.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Eudromia elegans |
| Species Codes | elctin1, ELCT, ECTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Crested-Tinamou belong to?
The Elegant Crested-Tinamou (Eudromia elegans) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Crested-Tinamou?
The elegant crested tinamou or martineta tinamou is a medium-sized tinamou that can be found in southern Chile and Argentina in Shrubland. The bird has an omnivorous diet. This species is terrestrial due to their poor flying ability....
Where can I report a Elegant Crested-Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Crested-Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elctin1, or on iNaturalist.
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