Red-winged Tinamou
Rhynchotus rufescens
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tinamous (Tinamidae)
- Order
- Tinamiformes
Overview
The red-winged tinamou (Rhynchotus rufescens) is a medium-sized ground-living bird from central and eastern South America. Other common names for the species include perdiz grande, rufous tinamou, and ynambu.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-winged tinamou
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
