Stiltia isabella

Stiltia isabella

Stiltia isabella (Australian pratincole) is a shorebird native to open grasslands and arid plains of Australia and southern Asia, including Indonesia. Unlike most pratincoles, it rarely roosts near water, preferring to sprint across open ground for insects.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Stiltia isabella 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 Indonesia

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Stiltia isabella eat?
Stiltia isabella was a carnivore.
Where were Stiltia isabella fossils found?
Fossils of Stiltia isabella were found in Indonesia.

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