Steatornithidae
Steatornithidae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="steatornithidae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Steatornithidae is the avian family containing the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis), a cave-nesting frugivore of South America. Fossil steatornithids from the United States suggest the family had a wider Cenozoic distribution in the Western Hemisphere.
Diet & Feeding
Steatornithidae was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| موقع الاكتشاف | United States |
Quick Facts
| النظام الغذائي | Herbivore |
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What did Steatornithidae eat?
Where were Steatornithidae fossils found?
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