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Wachtelsteißhuhn

Nothura minor

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Tinamiformes (Steißhühner)
Family
Tinamidae
Genus
Nothura
Species
Nothura minor (Wachtelsteißhuhn)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメウズラシギダチョウ
Chinese 小拟(共鸟)
Spanish Tinamú menor
French Petit Tinamou
German Wachtelsteißhuhn
Portuguese codorna-mineira
Russian Малый нотура

Similar Species in Nothura

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Chacosteißhuhn
Nothura chacoensis
Not Evaluated
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Darwinsteißhuhn
Nothura darwinii
Least Concern
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Fleckensteißhuhn
Nothura maculosa
Least Concern
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Weißbauch-Steißhuhn
Nothura boraquira
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wachtelsteißhuhn?
The scientific name of Wachtelsteißhuhn is Nothura minor. It belongs to the genus Nothura.
What is the conservation status of Wachtelsteißhuhn?
Wachtelsteißhuhn (Nothura minor) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wachtelsteißhuhn live?
Wachtelsteißhuhn is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Wachtelsteißhuhn belong to?
Wachtelsteißhuhn (Nothura minor) belongs to the genus Nothura, which is part of the taxonomic family Tinamidae.
Is Wachtelsteißhuhn endangered?
Yes, Wachtelsteißhuhn (Nothura minor) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Wachtelsteißhuhn belong to?
Wachtelsteißhuhn (Nothura minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Wachtelsteißhuhn?
The closest relatives of Wachtelsteißhuhn in the genus Nothura include Chacosteißhuhn, Darwinsteißhuhn, Fleckensteißhuhn, Weißbauch-Steißhuhn.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Nothura — 5 Species

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Chacosteißhuhn
Nothura chacoensis
NE 🐾
Darwinsteißhuhn
Nothura darwinii
LC 🐾
Fleckensteißhuhn
Nothura maculosa
LC
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Wachtelsteißhuhn
Nothura minor
VU
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Weißbauch-Steißhuhn
Nothura boraquira
LC
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