Palaeortyx phasianoides
Palaeortyx phasianoides
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeortyx-phasianoides"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeortyx phasianoides was an extinct quail-like bird (Phasianidae) from Hungary. A small Miocene galliform, it inhabited Eastern European woodlands and grasslands. Its pheasant-like morphology (phasianoides) guided its original assignment to Phasianidae.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Hungary |
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Where were Palaeortyx phasianoides fossils found?
Fossils of Palaeortyx phasianoides were found in Hungary.