Cranial osteology in Tinamidae (Birds: Tinamiformes), with systematic considerations
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...
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| Language: | English |
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Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi
2007-04-01
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| Series: | Boletim do Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi. Ciências Naturais |
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| Online Access: | http://www.museu-goeldi.br/editora/bn/artigos/cnv2n1_2007/tinamidae(silveira).pdf |