Alopecoenas canifrons
Alopecoenas canifrons
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="alopecoenas-canifrons"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Alopecoenas canifrons, the Grey-headed Ground-dove, is an extinct pigeon from the Society Islands of French Polynesia. A ground-dwelling frugivore, it became extinct following Polynesian and later European colonization of the islands. Known from subfossil bones, it was part of the rich Pacific island avifauna devastated by human arrival, habitat loss, and introduced predators.
Diet & Feeding
Alopecoenas canifrons was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Palau |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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