Ratites & Tinamous

The Birbs encyclopedia features 59 ratites & tinamous. They range from the lightest in our records, the Dwarf Tinamou, to the heaviest, the Common Ostrich. Browse them all below — every one has photos, range and, where we have them, calls.

Notable ratites & tinamous

• Puna Tinamou
• Patagonian Tinamou
• Andean Tinamou
• Curve-billed Tinamou
• White-bellied Nothura
• Lesser Nothura
• Darwin’s Nothura
• Spotted Nothura

Frequently asked

How many ratites & tinamous are there?

The Birbs encyclopedia currently profiles 59 ratites & tinamous, each with photos, range and conservation status.

What is the largest of the ratites & tinamous?

By body weight, the heaviest of the ratites & tinamous in our records is the Common Ostrich.

Are ratites & tinamous endangered?

At least 10 of the ratites & tinamous we profile are on the IUCN Red List as Vulnerable or worse. See each bird’s page for its current status.