About the Variegated Tinamou
The variegated tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in moist forest lowlands in subtropical and tropical regions of northern South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus variegatus |
| Species Codes | vartin1, VATI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Variegated Tinamou belong to?
The Variegated Tinamou (Crypturellus variegatus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Variegated Tinamou?
The variegated tinamou is a type of tinamou commonly found in moist forest lowlands in subtropical and tropical regions of northern South America....
Where can I report a Variegated Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Variegated Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code vartin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
106
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