Anhinga novaehollandiae
Anhinga novaehollandiae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="anhinga-novaehollandiae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Anhinga novaehollandiae was an extinct darter bird from Pleistocene Australia, closely related to the living Australasian darter. A piscivorous wading and diving bird, it spread its wings to dry after fishing—a behaviour preserved in the lineage. Its subfossil remains are known from Queensland lake deposits and contribute to reconstructing Australian Quaternary wetland ecology.
Diet & Feeding
Anhinga novaehollandiae 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 | Australia |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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