About the Huayco Tinamou
The huayco tinamou, also known as waypu (Quechua), is a species of bird found on grassy mountain ridges in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Rhynchotus maculicollis |
| Species Codes | huatin1, HUTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Huayco Tinamou belong to?
The Huayco Tinamou (Rhynchotus maculicollis) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Huayco Tinamou?
The huayco tinamou, also known as waypu (Quechua), is a species of bird found on grassy mountain ridges in the Andes of Bolivia and Argentina....
Where can I report a Huayco Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Huayco Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code huatin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
18
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