About the Gray Tinamou
The grey tinamou is a type of ground bird native to South America. Four subspecies are recognised.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Tinamus tao |
| Species Codes | grytin1, GRTI |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Tinamou belong to?
The Gray Tinamou (Tinamus tao) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray Tinamou?
The Gray Tinamou is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray Tinamou?
The grey tinamou is a type of ground bird native to South America. Four subspecies are recognised....
Where can I report a Gray Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grytin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
309
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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