Tinamou

Tinamou

The tinamous are a family comprising 47 species of birds found in Central and South America. One of the most ancient living groups of bird, they are related to the ratites. Generally ground dwelling, they are found in a range of habitats.

Read more about Tinamou:  Taxonomy and Phylogeny, Description, Distribution and Habitat, Behavior and Ecology, Status and Conservation, Significance To Humans