About the Highland Tinamou
The Highland Tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei) 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 higtin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Nothocercus bonapartei |
| Species Codes | higtin1, HITI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Highland Tinamou belong to?
The Highland Tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Highland Tinamou?
The Highland 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 Highland Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Highland Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code higtin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
74
iNat Observations
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