Ducula shutleri
Ducula shutleri
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ducula-shutleri"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Ducula shutleri is an extinct imperial pigeon from prehistoric Tonga, described from subfossil deposits. This large herbivorous columbid fed on fruits and seeds of Tongan forests. Its extinction, coinciding with Lapita cultural expansion (~3,000 years BP), illustrates the vulnerability of island pigeons to human hunting and deforestation across the Pacific.
Diet & Feeding
Ducula shutleri 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
| Fundort | Tonga |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Herbivore |
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