About the Hooded Tinamou
The hooded tinamou is a type of ground bird found in forests of Bolivia and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothocercus nigrocapillus |
| Species Codes | hootin1, HOTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hooded Tinamou belong to?
The Hooded Tinamou (Nothocercus nigrocapillus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Hooded Tinamou?
The hooded tinamou is a type of ground bird found in forests of Bolivia and Peru....
Where can I report a Hooded Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Hooded Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hootin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
15
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