Spizaetus tanneri

Spizaetus tanneri

Spizaetus tanneri is an extinct hawk-eagle from Pleistocene deposits of the United States, representing a large forest raptor that lived during glacial periods. Fossil hawks provide data on Quaternary range contractions and extinctions among raptors.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Spizaetus tanneri 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

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

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