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.
The White-throated Tinamou is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
The White-throated Tinamou, Tinamus guttatus is a species of bird native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil, northern Bolivia, southeastern Colombia, northeastern Ecuador, eastern Peru and southern Venezuela. More
White-throated Tinamou (Tinamus guttatus) by Wim ten Have from Peru XC3735 :: White-throated Tinamou (Tinamus guttatus) = Recording data Recordist Wim ten Have Date 28-08-2005 Time 17:00 Country Peru Location Pantiacolla Lodge, Manu, Madre de Dios Longitude W71. More