Abstract
A second specimen of the early Oligocene trogonPrimotrogon wintersteini (Aves: Trogoniformes) is described from the type locality Cereste (Southern France). The new skeleton confirms the presence of heterodactyl feet in this species and is especially remarkable for its unusual taphonomy. Although the caudal part of the trunk is missing, both feet are preserved on the slab, and even situated at their approximate original position. The skeleton clearly represents an advanced stage of decay and currents might have swept away the pelvic region and the proximal part of the legs, while the feet adhered to the sediment.
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