About the Red-winged Tinamou
The red-winged tinamou is a medium-sized ground-living bird from central and eastern South America. Other common names for the species include perdiz grande, rufous tinamou, and ynambu.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Rhynchotus rufescens |
| Species Codes | rewtin1, RWTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-winged Tinamou belong to?
The Red-winged Tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Red-winged Tinamou?
The red-winged tinamou is a medium-sized ground-living bird from central and eastern South America. Other common names for the species include perdiz grande, rufous tinamou, and ynambu....
Where can I report a Red-winged Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-winged Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rewtin1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
543
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