Nothura
Nothura is a genus of small tinamous that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. The group is part of the family Tinamidae, which includes around 60 species of ground-dwelling birds found throughout the Americas. Nothura species are often referred to as pygmy tinamous, and they are among the smallest members of the tinamou family.
The most common species in this genus is Nothura minor, the red-legged tinamou, which is found in
Nothura birds are shy and mostly solitary, spending most of their time foraging on the forest floor
Conservation-wise, the IUCN Red List classifies several Nothura species as Least Concern, though their populations can