Osteoglossidae 🔍

Osteoglossidae is a family of birds that includes various species known for their distinctive feature, which is the presence of osteogytes, or bone spurs on their wings. These species are primarily found in South America and have been observed to exhibit high levels of osteomyelitis (osteogenesis imperfecta), an autoimmune disorder characterized by bone destruction. Osteoglossidae also includes several other related families such as the Alcedinidae, which include birds with long