Osteodontornis

Osteodontornis

Osteodontornis is an extinct genus of large bony-toothed Pseudodontornis seabirds from the Miocene and Pliocene. With wingspans up to 5–6 m, these enormous pelagic piscivores soared over warm Neogene oceans.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Osteodontornis 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 Japan

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Osteodontornis eat?
Osteodontornis was a carnivore.
Where were Osteodontornis fossils found?
Fossils of Osteodontornis were found in Japan.

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