Eoceornis ardetta
Eoceornis ardetta
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="eoceornis-ardetta"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Eoceornis ardetta — an Eocene piscivorous bird from North America. Possibly related to bitterns or herons (Ardeidae). Small wading bird adapted to freshwater habitats. Known from Eocene deposits; represents the early diversification of wading birds following the Cretaceous mass extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Eoceornis ardetta was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.
Discovery & Naming
| Fundort | United States |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Piscivore |
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