Minerva antiqua
Minerva antiqua
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="minerva-antiqua"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Minerva antiqua is an extinct owlet-nightjar or related caprimulgiform bird from the Eocene of the United States. It documents the early Cenozoic diversification of nocturnal insectivorous birds in North America.
Diet & Feeding
Minerva antiqua 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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