About the Ornate Tinamou
The ornate tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in the high altitude grassland and dry shrubland in subtropical and tropical regions of west central South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothoprocta ornata |
| Species Codes | orntin1, ORTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ornate Tinamou belong to?
The Ornate Tinamou (Nothoprocta ornata) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Ornate Tinamou?
The ornate tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in the high altitude grassland and dry shrubland in subtropical and tropical regions of west central South America....
Where can I report a Ornate Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Ornate Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code orntin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
287
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