Asturaetus furcillatus
Asturaetus furcillatus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="asturaetus-furcillatus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Asturaetus furcillatus is an extinct accipitrid raptor known from Eocene deposits of Australia. This carnivorous hawk is one of the early records of Accipitridae in the Australasian region, suggesting that predatory birds of prey colonized the continent during the warm climatic optimum of the early Paleogene.
Diet & Feeding
Asturaetus furcillatus 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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