About the Great Tinamou
The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) 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 gretin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Tinamus major |
| Species Codes | gretin1, GRTI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Tinamou belong to?
The Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Great Tinamou?
The Great 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 Great Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gretin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
2,099
iNat Observations
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