Nothoprocta is a
genus of
birds belonging to the
tinamou family Tinamidae. They inhabit
scrubland,
grassland and open
woodland in western
South America, particularly in the
Andes. They are poor fliers and spend most of their time on the ground. Their diet includes
seeds and
insects. They nest on the ground, laying large glossy
eggs. The eggs are covered with feathers when a potential predator is nearby.