About the Lesser Nothura
The lesser nothura is a type of tinamou found in dry grassland habitats in tropical regions of east-central South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothura minor |
| Species Codes | lesnot1, LENO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Nothura belong to?
The Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lesser Nothura?
The Lesser Nothura is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lesser Nothura?
The lesser nothura is a type of tinamou found in dry grassland habitats in tropical regions of east-central South America....
Where can I report a Lesser Nothura sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Nothura on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lesnot1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
4
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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