Paleognathae

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From palaeo- +‎ Ancient Greek γνάθος (gnáthos, “jaw”).

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Paleognathae

  1. A taxonomic infraclass within the subclass Aves – birds that excel in running rather than flying, such as ostriches, emus, rheas, and the tinamous (which can fly).

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