Gastornis
Gastornis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gastornis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gastornis — an Eocene large flightless bird genus from North America, Europe, and Asia. Giant herbivore (~1.75 m tall, ~170 kg) with an enormous crushing beak initially thought predatory but likely used for cracking nuts and seeds. Stable isotopes confirm herbivory. Went extinct in the Eocene.
Diet & Feeding
Gastornis was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.
Discovery & Naming
| Discovery Location | Canada |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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