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Grand Tinamou

Tinamus major

Near Threatened

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Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Tinamiformes (Tinamiformes)

Species

Tinamus major (Grand Tinamou)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオシギダチョウ

Chinese 大(共鳥)

Spanish Tinamú oliváceo

French Grand Tinamou

German Großtinamu

Portuguese inambu-serra

Russian Большой тинаму

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grand Tinamou?

The scientific name of Grand Tinamou is Tinamus major. It belongs to the genus Tinamus.

What is the conservation status of Grand Tinamou?

Grand Tinamou (Tinamus major) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Grand Tinamou live?

Grand Tinamou is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Grand Tinamou belong to?

Grand Tinamou (Tinamus major) belongs to the genus Tinamus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tinamidae.

What kingdom does Grand Tinamou belong to?

Grand Tinamou (Tinamus major) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Grand Tinamou?

The closest relatives of Grand Tinamou in the genus Tinamus include Tinamou à gorge blanche, Tinamou noir, Tinamou solitaire, Tinamou tao.