Aegialornis gallicus
Aegialornis gallicus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aegialornis-gallicus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aegialornis gallicus is an extinct swift-like bird from the Eocene (~40 Ma) of France. About 15cm long, it belonged to the Aegialornithidae, an extinct family considered ancestral to or closely related to modern swifts and hummingbirds. Known from the Quercy phosphorites, it helps illuminate the early diversification of apodiform birds in Europe.
Diet & Feeding
Aegialornis gallicus 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
| Discovery Location | France |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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