The great tinamou (Tinamus major) is a species of tinamou ground bird native to Central and South America. There are several subspecies, mostly differentiated by their coloration.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Great Tinamou being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Tinamus solitarius
- Crypturellus undulatus
- Crypturellus cinereus
- Crypturellus soui
- Tinamus tao
- Crypturellus cinnamomeus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Tinamiformes
- Family
- Tinamidae
- Genus
- Tinamus
- Species
- Tinamus major
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