About the Yellow-legged Tinamou
The Yellow-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus noctivagus) is a species of bird in the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), within the order Tinamiformes. This family contains 46 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code yeltin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the Tinamous family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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