Chaetoptila angustipluma

Chaetoptila angustipluma

Chaetoptila angustipluma, the kioea, is an extinct Hawaiian bird of uncertain family placement, last recorded alive in the 1850s on the Big Island. Approximately 33 cm long, it was among the largest of the endemic Hawaiian songbirds. The species name angustipluma ('narrow feather') refers to its distinctive plumage. Its extinction is attributed to introduced disease, predators, and habitat degradation following Western contact.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Chaetoptila angustipluma 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 United States

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Carnivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Chaetoptila angustipluma eat?
Chaetoptila angustipluma was a carnivore.
Where were Chaetoptila angustipluma fossils found?
Fossils of Chaetoptila angustipluma were found in United States.

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