Superfamily Meleagridoidea (fowl)
Parent taxon: Phasiani according to B. C. Livezey and R. L. Zusi 2007
Sister taxon: Phasianoidea
Subtaxa: Meleagridae
Ecology: volant herbivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (4: California, Florida, Texas collections)
• Blancan of United States (1: Kansas)
• Neogene of United States (1: Arizona)
Total: 6 collections each including a single occurrence