Thaumatibis gigantea

Thaumatibis gigantea

Thaumatibis gigantea (giant ibis) is the world's largest ibis, native to lowland forests and wetlands of Cambodia and southern Laos. Critically endangered, this prehistoric-looking bird is threatened by habitat loss and hunting, with only a few hundred individuals remaining.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Thaumatibis gigantea 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 Cambodia

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Thaumatibis gigantea eat?
Thaumatibis gigantea was a carnivore.
Where were Thaumatibis gigantea fossils found?
Fossils of Thaumatibis gigantea were found in Cambodia.

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