Natunaornis gigoura
Natunaornis gigoura
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="natunaornis-gigoura"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Natunaornis gigoura is an extinct giant pigeon (Columbidae) from Fiji. Known from Holocene subfossil bones, this large frugivore went extinct following the arrival of Polynesians in Fiji approximately 3,000 years ago.
Diet & Feeding
Natunaornis gigoura 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 | Fiji |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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