Genus Nothura

 

White-bellied Nothura - All Tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also Ratites. Unlike other Ratites, Tinamous can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and Tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds.

 

Chaco Nothura - The Chaco Nothura is approximately 24 cm in length. The species is similar to Spotted Nothura but paler and buffier overall.

 

Darwin's Nothura - The Darwin's Nothura, Nothura darwinii, is a type of Tinamou commonly found in high altitude grassland in the southern Andes in South America.

Spotted Nothura - The Spotted Nothura, Nothura maculosa, is a tinamou species. This bird is native to the warmer parts of central and southern South America east of the Andes.

 

Lesser Nothura - All Tinamou are from the family Tinamidae, and in the larger scheme are also Ratites. Unlike other Ratites, Tinamous can fly, although in general, they are not strong fliers. All ratites evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and Tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds.

Order : Tinamiformes
Family : Tinamidae
Genus : Nothura