Where do tinamous live in Central and South America?

Tinamous are ground-dwelling birds found throughout Central and South America, where they have adapted to a wide variety of environments. Their habitats include:12

• Forests and Woodlands: Many species inhabit dense tropical woodlands, thickets, and open woodland areas.1
• Savannas and Grasslands: They are found in savanna regions and open terrain, though grassland-dwelling species do not occur north of the Amazon River.1
• High Altitudes: Some species occupy the bunchgrass-covered plateaus of the high Andes Mountains.1

While most tinamous prefer forest environments, they are highly adaptable and occupy diverse ecological niches across the continent.1