Tinamisornis parvulus

Tinamisornis parvulus

Tinamisornis parvulus is a second species of extinct tinamou-like bird from Argentina, smaller than T. intermedius. Fossil tinamous document the diversification of this ancient South American bird lineage across the Cenozoic.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location Argentina

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Where were Tinamisornis parvulus fossils found?
Fossils of Tinamisornis parvulus were found in Argentina.

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