Ardea paloccidentalis
Ardea paloccidentalis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ardea-paloccidentalis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Ardea paloccidentalis was an extinct heron from Miocene-Pliocene deposits of North America. A large wading piscivore inhabiting freshwater marshes and riparian corridors, it contributed to the diverse Cenozoic heron fauna of the continent. Its fossils from southern United States deposits document the evolutionary history of Ardea herons in North America prior to modern species.
Diet & Feeding
Ardea paloccidentalis 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 |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Piscivore |
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