Volarice

Volarice is an extinct genus of prehistoric bird belonging to the family Cariamidae, which also includes the modern seriemas. Fossil remains of Volarice have been found in Oligocene deposits of Europe, specifically in France.

Volarice is significant because it provides insight into the evolutionary history and geographic distribution of the Cariamidae. The presence of this genus in Europe during the Oligocene suggests that the family had a wider distribution than its current restriction to South America.

The exact size and appearance of Volarice are still being investigated based on the available fossil material, but it is believed to have been a terrestrial predator or scavenger, similar to its modern relatives. Paleontological research on Volarice contributes to our understanding of avian evolution and the paleoecology of Oligocene Europe.