Aiolornis incredibilis
Aiolornis incredibilis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aiolornis-incredibilis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aiolornis incredibilis was a giant extinct condor-like bird (family Teratornithidae) from the Pleistocene (~1 Ma) of California, USA. With an estimated wingspan of ~5m, it was one of the largest flying birds ever. A carnivore/scavenger, it hunted and scavenged large Pleistocene mammals. It went extinct at the end of the Pleistocene along with its megafaunal prey.
Diet & Feeding
Aiolornis incredibilis 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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