About the Red-legged Tinamou
The red-legged tinamou or red-footed tinamou, is a ground-dwelling bird found in the tropics and lower subtropics of northern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus erythropus |
| Species Codes | reltin1, RLTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Tinamou belong to?
The Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Red-legged Tinamou?
The red-legged tinamou or red-footed tinamou, is a ground-dwelling bird found in the tropics and lower subtropics of northern South America....
Where can I report a Red-legged Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reltin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
16
iNat Observations
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