Palaeortyx brevipes
Palaeortyx brevipes
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeortyx-brevipes"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeortyx brevipes was an extinct quail-like phasianid (Galliformes) from France. Known from Oligocene or Miocene deposits, this small ground-dwelling bird inhabited European scrublands and woodland margins. Diet details remain uncertain from preserved fossil material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | France |
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Where were Palaeortyx brevipes fossils found?
Fossils of Palaeortyx brevipes were found in France.