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Tinamiformes - Tinamous

There are 47 species of birds in this order in a single family. Tinamous are chicken-like birds and are found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

 

Classification

 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Tinamiformes