There are four species of seedsnipes. They are all found in South America.

Seedsnipes have short legs and long wings. They can look a little like small grouse, but they are more closely related to sandpipers and plovers.

These birds live in open habitats such as grasslands, scrublands, and high mountain slopes in the Andes. Unlike most shorebirds, seedsnipes mainly eat plants, especially seeds and leaves, although they may sometimes eat insects.

Their brown and gray feathers help them blend in with their dry, rocky surroundings, making them hard to spot in the wild.