About the Great Tinamou
The great tinamou is a species of tinamou ground bird native to Central and South America. There are several subspecies, mostly differentiated by their coloration.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Tinamus major |
| Species Codes | gretin1, GRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Tinamou belong to?
The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Great Tinamou?
The great tinamou is a species of tinamou ground bird native to Central and South America. There are several subspecies, mostly differentiated by their coloration....
Where can I report a Great Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gretin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
2,052
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