How do tinamous build their nests?

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Tinamous build their nests on the ground by creating a simple, shallow depression, which they form by pushing aside existing debris.1

These nests are typically situated in concealed locations to provide protection, such as beneath overhanging grass, under fallen treetops, or between the buttresses of large trees. It is the male tinamou that is responsible for both the construction and the defense of the nest.1