Belgicus
Belgicus is a genus of extinct birds that belonged to the family Phasianidae, which comprises the pheasants and partridges. Fossil evidence indicates that Belgicus existed during the Late Eocene epoch, a time period that approximately spanned from 34 to 37 million years ago.
Several fossil specimens of Belgicus have been discovered in Europe, with the majority originating from Belgium
Phylogenetic analysis suggests that Belgicus is closely related to the genus Arborophagus, which was another extinct
Belgicus is regarded as an important discovery in the field of paleornithology, as it provides insights into