order tinamiformes

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Noun order tinamiformes has 1 sense

Tinamiformes, order Tinamiformes - coextensive with the family Tinamidae
--₁ is a kind of animal order
--₁ is a member of Ratitae, superorder Ratitae
--₁ has members: Tinamidae, family Tinamidae

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Order Tinamiformes

Description:

The Order Tinamiformes refers to a group of birds commonly known as tinamous. These flightless birds are native to the American continent, primarily found in Central and South America. Tinamiformes is the only bird order endemic to the New World. There are about 50 recognized species within this order, varying in size and appearance.

Sample Sentences:

The order Tinamiformes includes species like the Great Tinamou (Tinamus major) and the Hooded Tinamou (Nothocercus nigrocapillus).
Tinamiformes are known for their ability to fly in short bursts, but they spend most of their time on the ground.
The tinamous of the order Tinamiformes are characterized by their round bodies, small heads, and stout legs.

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