About the Spotted Nothura
The spotted nothura is a species of tinamou. This bird is native to grassy habitats in eastern and southern Brazil, Paraguay,Bolivia, Uruguay, and eastern and northern Argentina.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothura maculosa |
| Species Codes | sponot1, SPNO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Nothura belong to?
The Spotted Nothura (Nothura maculosa) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Nothura?
The spotted nothura is a species of tinamou. This bird is native to grassy habitats in eastern and southern Brazil, Paraguay,Bolivia, Uruguay, and eastern and northern Argentina....
Where can I report a Spotted Nothura sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Nothura on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sponot1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
1,547
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