Coracias garrulus
Coracias garrulus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="coracias-garrulus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Fossil material of the European roller Coracias garrulus from Spain documents the Quaternary presence of this insectivorous coraciid bird in the Iberian Peninsula. A colourful crow-sized bird with brilliant blue and chestnut plumage, the European roller is now a breeding summer visitor to Iberia but its fossil record helps reconstruct Pleistocene distributions and habitat preferences.
Diet & Feeding
Coracias garrulus primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Spain |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Insectivore |
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