Grus nannodes

Grus nannodes

† Grus nannodes — an extinct small Pleistocene crane from North America. 'Dwarf crane'; smaller than any extant crane species. Omnivorous wading bird of North American Pleistocene wetlands. Went extinct during the late Pleistocene megafaunal extinction. Known from southwestern United States deposi.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grus nannodes 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 Grus nannodes eat?
Grus nannodes was a carnivore.
Where were Grus nannodes fossils found?
Fossils of Grus nannodes were found in United States.

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