About the Tepui Tinamou
The Tepui Tinamou (Crypturellus ptaritepui) 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 teptin1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Tinamiformes |
| Family | Tinamous (Tinamidae) |
| Species | Crypturellus ptaritepui |
| Species Codes | teptin1, TETI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tepui Tinamou belong to?
The Tepui Tinamou (Crypturellus ptaritepui) belongs to the Tinamous family (Tinamidae), in the order Tinamiformes.
How can I identify the Tepui Tinamou?
The Tepui 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 Tepui Tinamou sighting?
You can log sightings of Tepui Tinamou on eBird (ebird.org) using species code teptin1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Tinamous 46 species
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Quick Stats
Tinamiformes
Order
46
Species in Family
1
iNat Observations
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