Grouse-like tropical American bird (7)

I believe the answer is:

tinamou

(Other definitions for tinamou that I've seen before include "S. American partridge-like bird" , "Grouse, it may appear?" , "Bird related to rhea" , "US bird" , "South American bird" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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