About the Gray-legged Tinamou
The grey-legged tinamou, alternatively, the gray-legged tinamou, is a small ground-dwelling bird endemic to the neotropics. It is a rarely seen bird due to its small size and discreet appearance.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus duidae |
| Species Codes | gyltin1, GLTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-legged Tinamou belong to?
The Gray-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus duidae) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-legged Tinamou?
The grey-legged tinamou, alternatively, the gray-legged tinamou, is a small ground-dwelling bird endemic to the neotropics. It is a rarely seen bird due to its small size and discreet appearance....
Where can I report a Gray-legged Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-legged Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gyltin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
3
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