Onactornis depressus

Onactornis depressus

Onactornis depressus is an extinct Tertiary rail or gruiform bird from the Eocene of Argentina. A ground-dwelling cursorial bird, it inhabited early Cenozoic South American open environments during the period of faunal isolation.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Onactornis depressus 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 Argentina

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What did Onactornis depressus eat?
Onactornis depressus was a carnivore.
Where were Onactornis depressus fossils found?
Fossils of Onactornis depressus were found in Argentina.

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