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Nothoprocta
Nothoprocta is a genus of birds belonging to the tinamou family Tinamidae. They inhabit scrubland, grassland and open woodland in western South America, particularly in the Andes. They are poor fliers and spend most of their time on the ground. Their diet includes seeds and insects. They nest on the ground, laying large glossy eggs. The eggs are covered with feathers when a potential predator is nearby.

Andean tinamou
species of bird

Chilean Tinamou
species of bird

Taczanowski's Tinamou
species of bird
Brushland Tinamou
species of bird

Ornate Tinamou
species of bird

Curve-billed Tinamou
species of bird