Athene veta

Athene veta

Athene veta is an extinct owl from Pleistocene or Holocene deposits of Hungary. This small carnivorous strigiform is closely related to the little owl (Athene noctua) and represents part of the Quaternary Central European raptor community that inhabited open steppe and woodland margins during glacial and interglacial cycles.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Athene veta was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

موقع الاكتشاف Hungary

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Carnivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Athene veta eat?
Athene veta was a carnivore.
Where were Athene veta fossils found?
Fossils of Athene veta were found in Hungary.

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