Grallavis edwardsi

Grallavis edwardsi

† Grallavis edwardsi — an extinct Eocene or Oligocene stork or crane relative from France. Large wading bird; piscivorous or carnivore feeding on aquatic prey. Named for Alphonse Milne-Edwards, the French ornithologist. From French Tertiary deposits; part of the diverse Paleogene European ciconiif.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grallavis edwardsi was a meat-eating predator. Carnivorous dinosaurs were active hunters or scavengers, equipped with sharp teeth and claws for catching and consuming prey. They occupied the top of the food chain in their ecosystems.

Discovery & Naming

Fundort France

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Grallavis edwardsi eat?
Grallavis edwardsi was a carnivore.
Where were Grallavis edwardsi fossils found?
Fossils of Grallavis edwardsi were found in France.

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