Esacus recurvirostris
Esacus recurvirostris
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="esacus-recurvirostris"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Esacus recurvirostris — the great thick-knee, a large shorebird of southern Asia. Carnivorous crab-plover relative; feeds on crabs and other invertebrates with its massive upturned bill. Indian subcontinent fossils from late Pleistocene deposits record this species' long-term presence in the reg.
Diet & Feeding
Esacus recurvirostris 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 | India |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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