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Where do tinamous hide their ground nests?
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Tinamous construct their nests on the ground by clearing away debris to form a shallow depression. To protect these nests, they typically tuck them in concealed locations, such as:
- Beneath a shock of overhanging grass1
- Under a fallen treetop1
- Between the buttresses of a large tree1
The male is responsible for both the construction and the defense of the nest.1