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Lesser Nothura

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Tinamiformes (Tinamiformes)
Family
Tinamidae
Genus
Nothura
Species
Nothura minor (Lesser Nothura)

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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White-bellied Nothura
Nothura boraquira
Least Concern
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Spotted Nothura
Nothura maculosa
Least Concern
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Chaco Nothura
Nothura chacoensis
Not Evaluated
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Darwin's Nothura
Nothura darwinii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Nothura?
The scientific name of Lesser Nothura is Nothura minor. It belongs to the genus Nothura.
What is the conservation status of Lesser Nothura?
Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lesser Nothura live?
Lesser Nothura 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 Lesser Nothura belong to?
Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) belongs to the genus Nothura, which is part of the taxonomic family Tinamidae.
Is Lesser Nothura endangered?
Yes, Lesser Nothura (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 Lesser Nothura belong to?
Lesser Nothura (Nothura minor) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Lesser Nothura?
The closest relatives of Lesser Nothura in the genus Nothura include White-bellied Nothura, Spotted Nothura, Chaco Nothura, Darwin's Nothura.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Nothura — 5 Species

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Lesser Nothura
Nothura minor
VU
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White-bellied Nothura
Nothura boraquira
LC 🐾
Spotted Nothura
Nothura maculosa
LC 🐾
Chaco Nothura
Nothura chacoensis
NE 🐾
Darwin's Nothura
Nothura darwinii
LC
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