Nothoprocta

bird genus

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genus of tinamou

  • In tinamou: Habitat selection and food habits

    The members of the genus Nothoprocta are considered beneficial to agriculture because of their large consumption of insect pests. Young tinamous of all species are more dependent upon insects than are the adults. Unlike the gallinaceous birds, tinamous do not scratch for food, as is evident by their weak toes…

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