Yunnanus gaoyuansis

Yunnanus gaoyuansis

Yunnanus gaoyuansis is an extinct bird from Cenozoic deposits of Yunnan Province, China, contributing to the Asian Paleogene or Neogene avian record. This taxon awaits more complete material for confident systematic placement within modern bird families.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Yunnanus gaoyuansis 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 China

Quick Facts

Ernährung Carnivore

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What did Yunnanus gaoyuansis eat?
Yunnanus gaoyuansis was a carnivore.
Where were Yunnanus gaoyuansis fossils found?
Fossils of Yunnanus gaoyuansis were found in China.

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