About the Elegant Crested-Tinamou
The Elegant Crested-Tinamou (Eudromia elegans) is a species of bird in the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), within the order Tinamiformes. This family contains 46 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code elctin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Eudromia elegans |
| Species Codes | elctin1, ELCT, ECTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Elegant Crested-Tinamou belong to?
The Elegant Crested-Tinamou (Eudromia elegans) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Elegant Crested-Tinamou?
The Elegant Crested-Tinamou is a member of the Tinamous family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Elegant Crested-Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Elegant Crested-Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code elctin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
811
iNat Observations
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