Leptoptilos falconeri
Leptoptilos falconeri
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="leptoptilos-falconeri"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Mesogiornis wetmorei was an early Cenozoic bird from North America. Part of the diverse early Paleogene avifauna, it represents one of many lineages that diversified rapidly after the extinction of non-avian dinosaurs vacated ecological niches at the K-Pg boundary.
Diet & Feeding
Leptoptilos falconeri 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 | Tunisia |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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