Puna Tinamou
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The Puna Tinamou, Tinamotis pentlandii is a member of the most ancient groups of bird families, the tinamous. This species is found in western South America.
The binomial commemorates the Irish natural scientist Joseph Barclay Pentland (1797-1873).
The Puna Tinamou appeared on the Argentinian postage stamp.
References
- BirdLife International (2004). [Tinamotis pentlandii]. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes justification for why this species is of least concern
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