Ornithoformipes Patterson and Lockley, 2004


JUNIOR SYNONYM(S): Gruipeda lambrechti

DESCRIPTION: Large, incumbent anisodactyl track with digits similar in length. Digits are parallel-sided and end with rounded, claw impressions. Robust heel that is subsymmetrical.

BEHAVIOR(S): Repichnia

ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS: Continental; terrestrial

POSSIBLE TRACEMAKERS: A large, ground dwelling bird such as Diatryma or a Diatryma-like species.

GEOLOGIC RANGE: Eocene