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Red-legged Tinamou

Crypturellus erythropus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカアシシギダチョウ
Chinese 紅足穴(共鳥)
Spanish Tinamú patirrojo
French Tinamou à pieds rouges
German Rotfußtinamu
Portuguese inambu-de-perna-vermelha
Russian Красноногий криптуреллюс

Similar Species in Crypturellus

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Barred Tinamou
Crypturellus casiquiare
Least Concern
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Bartlett's Tinamou
Crypturellus bartletti
Least Concern
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Berlepsch's Tinamou
Crypturellus berlepschi
Least Concern
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Black-capped Tinamou
Crypturellus atrocapillus
Least Concern
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Brazilian Tinamou
Crypturellus strigulosus
Least Concern
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Brown Tinamou (Brown)
Crypturellus obsoletus
Least Concern
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Choco Tinamou
Crypturellus kerriae
Vulnerable
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Cinereous Tinamou
Crypturellus cinereus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-legged Tinamou?
The scientific name of Red-legged Tinamou is Crypturellus erythropus. It belongs to the genus Crypturellus.
What is the conservation status of Red-legged Tinamou?
Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Red-legged Tinamou live?
Red-legged Tinamou is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Red-legged Tinamou belong to?
Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) belongs to the genus Crypturellus, which is part of the taxonomic family Tinamidae.
Is Red-legged Tinamou endangered?
No, Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Red-legged Tinamou belong to?
Red-legged Tinamou (Crypturellus erythropus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Red-legged Tinamou?
The closest relatives of Red-legged Tinamou in the genus Crypturellus include Barred Tinamou, Bartlett's Tinamou, Berlepsch's Tinamou, Black-capped Tinamou, Brazilian Tinamou.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Crypturellus — 20 Species

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Barred Tinamou
Crypturellus casiquiare
LC 🐾
Bartlett's Tinamou
Crypturellus bartletti
LC 🐾
Berlepsch's Tinamou
Crypturellus berlepschi
LC 🐾
Black-capped Tinamou
Crypturellus atrocapillus
LC 🐾
Brazilian Tinamou
Crypturellus strigulosus
LC 🐾
Brown Tinamou (Brown)
Crypturellus obsoletus
LC 🐾
Choco Tinamou
Crypturellus kerriae
VU 🐾
Cinereous Tinamou
Crypturellus cinereus
LC 🐾
Gray-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus duidae
NT 🐾
Little Tinamou
Crypturellus soui
LC 🐾
Pale-browed Tinamou
Crypturellus transfasciatus
NT
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Red-legged Tinamou
Crypturellus erythropus
LC
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Rusty Tinamou
Crypturellus brevirostris
LC 🐾
Slaty-breasted Tinamou
Crypturellus boucardi
VU 🐾
Small-billed Tinamou
Crypturellus parvirostris
LC 🐾
Tataupa Tinamou
Crypturellus tataupa
LC 🐾
Tepui Tinamou
Crypturellus ptaritepui
LC 🐾
Thicket Tinamou (cinnamomeus Group)
Crypturellus cinnamomeus
LC 🐾
Undulated Tinamou
Crypturellus undulatus
LC 🐾
Variegated Tinamou
Crypturellus variegatus
LC
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