Grus marshi

Grus marshi

† Grus marshi — an extinct Pliocene or Pleistocene crane from North America. Large omnivorous wading bird named for paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. North American Neogene deposits record multiple extinct crane species, suggesting greater historical crane diversity than the two extant North A.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grus marshi 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 United States

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Grus marshi eat?
Grus marshi was a carnivore.
Where were Grus marshi fossils found?
Fossils of Grus marshi were found in United States.

Explore More

Explore the Natural World

Discover more across the Nature FYI family