About the Tepui Tinamou
The tepui tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest on tepuis, in southeastern Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus ptaritepui |
| Species Codes | teptin1, TETI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tepui Tinamou belong to?
The Tepui Tinamou (Crypturellus ptaritepui) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Tepui Tinamou?
The tepui tinamou is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest on tepuis, in southeastern Venezuela....
Where can I report a Tepui Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Tepui Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code teptin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
1
iNat Observations
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