About the Yellow-legged Tinamou
The yellow-legged tinamou is a species of tinamou found in wooded and shrubby habitats in tropical and subtropical eastern Brazil. This superficially quail-like bird has a grey-brown plumage and two easily separated subspecies. It has declined due to human activities, and is therefore listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus noctivagus |
| Species Codes | yeltin1, YLTI |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Yellow-legged Tinamou belong to?
The Yellow-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus noctivagus) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Yellow-legged Tinamou?
The Yellow-legged Tinamou is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Yellow-legged Tinamou?
The yellow-legged tinamou is a species of tinamou found in wooded and shrubby habitats in tropical and subtropical eastern Brazil. This superficially quail-like bird has a grey-brown plumage and two easily separated subspecies. It has declined due to human activities, and is therefore listed as Near...
Where can I report a Yellow-legged Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Yellow-legged Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code yeltin1, or on iNaturalist.
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