Ardea herodias

Ardea herodias

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 2 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Piscivore

Ardea herodias was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.

Discovery & Naming

Discovery Location United States

Size Comparison

Weighing 2.5 kg, Ardea herodias was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Diet Piscivore
Size 2.5kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ardea herodias eat?
Ardea herodias was a piscivore.
How big was Ardea herodias?
Ardea herodias was weighed around 2.5 kg.
Where were Ardea herodias fossils found?
Fossils of Ardea herodias were found in United States.

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