Gallus bravardi

Gallus bravardi

† Gallus bravardi — an extinct Pliocene jungle fowl from France. Omnivorous ground-bird; named for paleontologist Casimir Bravard. European Pliocene Gallus species document the early range of the genus before it became restricted to Asia. Contributes to understanding domestic chicken ancestry.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location France

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Where were Gallus bravardi fossils found?
Fossils of Gallus bravardi were found in France.

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