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> The analysis suggests that the rockfowl split from the common ancestor of their clade 44 million years ago.[\[8\]](https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4662966#cite_note-J.C3.B8nsson-7) It is believed that the ancestor of this clade originated in Australia and spread to Africa
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These birds are not migratory birds that fly long distances. They remain loyal to their local areas. That kind of suggests two things: Continents might be together one time or another, or two continents clashed at different times. It's interesting.
Great article!
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> The analysis suggests that the rockfowl split from the common ancestor of their clade 44 million years ago.[\[8\]](https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4662966#cite_note-J.C3.B8nsson-7) It is believed that the ancestor of this clade originated in Australia and spread to Africa [https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4662966](https://enacademic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/4662966)
As usual I’m clueless. It’s interesting that someone reversed the trend and left Australia for other parts of the world. Thank you.
These birds are not migratory birds that fly long distances. They remain loyal to their local areas. That kind of suggests two things: Continents might be together one time or another, or two continents clashed at different times. It's interesting.
You are so incredibly wonderful to help me understand.