Thicket Tinamou
The Thicket Tinamou or Rufescent Tinamou, Crypturellus cinnamomeus, is a type of Tinamou commonly found in moist forests in subtropical and tropical Central Mexico. Although the Thicket Tinamou is recognized by most authorities, the SACC still classifies this bird as a sub-species of Crypturellus erythropus, Red-legged Tinamou.
Taxonomy
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.
René-Primevère Lesson identified the Thicket Tinamou from a specimen from La Unión, El Salvador., in 1842.
René-Primevère Lesson identified the Thicket Tinamou from a specimen from La Unión, El Salvador., in 1842.
