tinamou
/ˈtɪnəmuː/
noun
- A ground-dwelling bird found in Central and South America, with a plump body and short wings, related to the ostrich and emu.
- The tinamou is a shy bird that hides in the forest undergrowth.
- We spotted a tinamou crossing the trail in the rainforest.
- Tinamous are known for their distinctive, whistling calls.