Nelepsittacus daphneleeae
Nelepsittacus daphneleeae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="nelepsittacus-daphneleeae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Nelepsittacus daphneleeae is an extinct Quaternary parrot from New Zealand. Known from subfossil bones, this kakapo-related or owl parrot relative went extinct in the Holocene following Polynesian colonization of New Zealand.
Diet & Feeding
Nelepsittacus daphneleeae 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 |
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