Teratornis woodburnensis

Teratornis woodburnensis

Teratornis woodburnensis is an extinct teratorn from the Pleistocene of Oregon, known from the Woodburn site. Slightly smaller than T. merriami, it represents the diversity of giant soaring scavengers that inhabited Ice Age North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Teratornis woodburnensis 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 Teratornis woodburnensis eat?
Teratornis woodburnensis was a carnivore.
Where were Teratornis woodburnensis fossils found?
Fossils of Teratornis woodburnensis were found in United States.

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