Palaeortyx volans
Palaeortyx volans
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeortyx-volans"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeortyx volans was an extinct quail relative (Phasianidae) from Italy. A small ground-dwelling Miocene galliform, it inhabited Mediterranean forest and maquis habitats. Fossils from Italian Neogene deposits document Southern European galliform diversity.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Italy |
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Where were Palaeortyx volans fossils found?
Fossils of Palaeortyx volans were found in Italy.