White-throated Tinamou
Tinamus guttatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderTinamiformes (Tinamous)
- FamilyTinamidae (Tinamous)
- GenusTinamus (Tinamus Tinamous)
- SpeciesTinamus guttatus (White-throated Tinamou)
About the White-throated Tinamou
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. The scientific name for the white-throated tinamou, Tinamus guttatus, originates from two different languages. Tinamus was the name given to the tinamou by the Kalina people. Guttatus means "speckled" in Latin. This may be in reference to the yellowish-white spots on a white-throated tinamou's lower back.
All tinamous are from the family Tinamidae and members of the infraclass Palaeognathae. Tinamous are the only members from their infraclass that aren't ratites, and can even fly, albeit poorly. All paleognaths evolved from prehistoric flying birds, and tinamous are the closest living relative of these birds. The white-throated tinamou is a member of the genus Tinamus, which consists of some of the larger tinamous, the white-throated tinamou being the smallest member of the genus. It was first described by Austrian ornithologist August von Pelzeln in 1863. It is a monotypic species, meaning it doesn't branch off into subspecies. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-throated Tinamou in Yasuní National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 7 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-throated Tinamou in Yasuní National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a White-throated Tinamou sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 205 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-throated Tinamou in Yasuní National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for White-throated Tinamou in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.