Kumimanu biceae

Kumimanu biceae

Lanius excubitor is the Great Grey Shrike, a widespread predatory songbird across Eurasia and North Africa. At ~25cm, it perches prominently to hunt rodents, birds, and lizards, impaling surplus prey on thorns or barbed wire as a larder.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Kumimanu biceae 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Kumimanu biceae eat?
Kumimanu biceae was a carnivore.
Where were Kumimanu biceae fossils found?
Fossils of Kumimanu biceae were found in New Zealand.

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