Calidris minuta

Calidris minuta

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 27 kg lighter than a human adult

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Calidris minuta 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 Azerbaijan

Size Comparison

Weighing 27.1 kg, Calidris minuta was lighter than a human adult.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 27.1kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Calidris minuta eat?
Calidris minuta was a carnivore.
How big was Calidris minuta?
Calidris minuta was weighed around 27.1 kg.
Where were Calidris minuta fossils found?
Fossils of Calidris minuta were found in Azerbaijan.

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