Coturnipes cooperi

Coturnipes cooperi

An extinct bird from the United States, Coturnipes cooperi is a quail-like or rail-like avian named in honour of naturalist William Cooper. Known from fossil material of uncertain stratigraphic context, this species contributes to the historical record of small terrestrial birds in North America and the broader understanding of Cenozoic avifaunal diversity on the continent.

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Where were Coturnipes cooperi fossils found?
Fossils of Coturnipes cooperi were found in United States.

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