Eocuculus cherpinae
Eocuculus cherpinae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="eocuculus-cherpinae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Eocuculus cherpinae — an Eocene cuckoo relative (Cuculiformes) from France. Small insectivorous avian. Named for its affinities with the extant cuckoo family. Represents early Cuculiformes diversification in Europe following the Cretaceous mass extinction.
Diet & Feeding
Eocuculus cherpinae 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
| Fundort | France |
Quick Facts
| Ernährung | Insectivore |
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