Uintornis lucaris

Uintornis lucaris

Uintornis lucaris is an extinct passerine or near-passerine bird from Eocene deposits of the Uinta Basin, Utah. These early Paleogene birds from the Green River Formation provide evidence for the rapid diversification of land birds after the K-Pg extinction.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Uintornis lucaris 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 United States

Quick Facts

النظام الغذائي Insectivore

الأسئلة الشائعة

What did Uintornis lucaris eat?
Uintornis lucaris was a insectivore.
Where were Uintornis lucaris fossils found?
Fossils of Uintornis lucaris were found in United States.

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