Galbula hylochoreutes

Galbula hylochoreutes

† Galbula hylochoreutes — a fossil jacamar (Galbulidae) from Colombian deposits. Small insectivorous bird related to extant jacamars of tropical America. Jacamars have a limited fossil record; this Colombian specimen provides data on the evolution of the family in South America. From the Neogene.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Galbula hylochoreutes primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Discovery & Naming

موقع الاكتشاف Colombia

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Insectivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Galbula hylochoreutes eat?
Galbula hylochoreutes was a insectivore.
Where were Galbula hylochoreutes fossils found?
Fossils of Galbula hylochoreutes were found in Colombia.

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