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What foods does the solitary tinamou eat in forests?
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The solitary tinamou (Tinamus solitarius) is a forest-dwelling bird that primarily feeds on small fruits and berries gathered from the ground. In addition to this plant-based diet, it may also consume frogs when it encounters them.1
Unlike some other bird species, tinamous do not scratch the ground for food. Instead, they use their bills to turn over leaves and debris or to dig for sustenance.1