Highland Tinamou
Nothocercus bonapartei
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Tinamous (Tinamidae)
- Order
- Tinamiformes
Overview
The highland tinamou or Bonaparte's tinamou (Nothocercus bonapartei) is a type of ground bird found in montane moist forest typically over 1,500 m (4,900 ft) altitude.
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Range and habitat
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Highland 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.
