Aethia barnesi
Aethia barnesi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aethia-barnesi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aethia barnesi is an extinct auklet from the Pliocene (~3-4 Ma) of California, USA. A small alcid seabird closely related to living auklets of the North Pacific, it was named by Howard in 1968. Known from the San Diego Formation, it represents an early member of the diverse Aethia auklet lineage that dominates Bering Sea seabird colonies today.
Diet & Feeding
Aethia barnesi 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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