Bostrychia carunculata
Bostrychia carunculata
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="bostrychia-carunculata"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Bostrychia carunculata, the wattled ibis, is an extant threskiornithid bird endemic to the Ethiopian Highlands. This carnivorous wading bird is characterized by distinctive red facial wattles and inhabits montane grasslands and wetlands above 1,500 m elevation. Although living today, fossil ibis material from Ethiopia provides context for the Quaternary paleoenvironmental history of the Horn of Africa.
Diet & Feeding
Bostrychia carunculata 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 | Ethiopia |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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