Cranial osteology in Tinamidae (Birds: Tinamiformes), with systematic considerations

• Published in: Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Ciências naturais Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 15 - 54
• Main Authors: Luís Fábio Silveira, Elizabeth Höfling
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi 01.04.2007
• Subjects: Birds; Osteology; Skull; Systematics; Tinamidae

The cranial osteology of Nothura maculosa is described and compared with species belonging to other seven genera of tinamous (Tinamidae). Dried, spirit preserved and stained specimens were used for the description and comparison. Young birds showing open sutures proved to be useful in determining th...