In today's world, Nothurinae has become a topic of great relevance and interest to a wide spectrum of people. Whether due to its impact on society, the economy, the environment or culture, Nothurinae is a topic that leaves no one indifferent. Over the years, it has been debated, studied and analyzed from different perspectives, which has generated endless opinions, theories and discoveries. In this article, we will delve deeper into Nothurinae and explore its different facets, with the aim of offering a comprehensive and enriching vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
Nothurinae Temporal range: Miocene to present
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Rhynchotus rufescens | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Aves |
Infraclass: | Palaeognathae |
Order: | Tinamiformes |
Family: | Tinamidae |
Subfamily: | Nothurinae |
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Nothurinae or aridland tinamous is one of two subfamilies of the Tinamidae family, the other being Tinaminae. It contains eighteen species in six genera. The six genera are:
These birds, as a member of the tinamou, are ground birds that prefer to run and walk, but will fly when needed.
They are related to the ratites (emus, ostriches, kiwis, and rheas), and are placed with them in the Paleognathae. All of these birds evolved from ancient birds that did fly and tinamous are believed to be a still living primitive family closely related to these ancient birds.
Tinamous eat leaves, buds, small fruits and seeds, and will eats insects for variety.
The members of this subfamily live in South America and prefer hills and arid grasslands and scrublands as opposed to the Tinaminae, which prefer forests.