Nothurinae
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Related on Lably
- Rhynchotus (2 species)
- Nothoprocta (6 species)
- Nothura (5 species)
- Taoniscus (monotypic) - dwarf tinamou
- Eudromia (2 species)
- Tinamotis (2 species)
Description
These birds, as a member of the tinamou, are ground birds that prefer to run and walk, but will fly when needed.
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Taxonomy
They are related to the ratites (emus, ostriches, kiwis, and rheas), and are placed with them in the Paleognathae. All of these birds evolved from ancient birds that did fly and tinamous are believed to be a still living primitive family closely related to these ancient birds.
Behavior
Tinamous eat leaves, buds, small fruits and seeds, and will eats insects for variety.
Range and habitat
The members of this subfamily live in South America and prefer hills and arid grasslands and scrublands as opposed to the Tinaminae, which prefer forests.