Palaeocryptonyx donnezani

Palaeocryptonyx donnezani

† Palaeocryptonyx donnezani was an extinct pheasant relative (Galliformes) from the Miocene of Ukraine. A small ground-dwelling bird, it inhabited open Eurasian grassland and scrub habitats. Fossils document early diversification of Old World galliforms during the Neogene.

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Discovery Location Ukraine

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Where were Palaeocryptonyx donnezani fossils found?
Fossils of Palaeocryptonyx donnezani were found in Ukraine.

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