About the Highland Tinamou
The highland tinamou or Bonaparte's tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest typically over 1,500 m (4,900 ft) altitude.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothocercus bonapartei |
| Species Codes | higtin1, HITI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Highland Tinamou belong to?
The Highland Tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Highland Tinamou?
The highland tinamou or Bonaparte's tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest typically over 1,500 m (4,900 ft) altitude....
Where can I report a Highland Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Highland Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code higtin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
74
iNat Observations
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