Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi
Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="diaphorapteryx-hawkinsi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi is an extinct large flightless rail from the Chatham Islands, New Zealand. Standing roughly the size of a small chicken, this flightless carnivore fed on invertebrates and small vertebrates. It became extinct following Polynesian settlement around 1000 CE, representing one of the prehistoric avian extinctions documented from the Pacific islands.
Diet & Feeding
Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi 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 | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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