Tinamous
Order: Tinamiformes. Family: Tinamidae
The tinamous are one of the most ancient groups of bird. Although they look similar to other ground-dwelling birds like quail and grouse, they have no close relatives and are classified as a single family Tinamidae within their own order, the Tinamiformes. They are distantly related to the ratites (order Struthioniformes), that includes the rheas, emu, and kiwi.
| Name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Little Tinamou | Crypturellus soui | Trinidad only |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago