Nesoenas rodericana
Nesoenas rodericana
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="nesoenas-rodericana"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Nesoenas rodericana is an extinct Holocene pigeon from Rodrigues Island in the Mascarene archipelago. This island endemic columbid went extinct after European colonization, joining the long list of Mascarene island bird extinctions.
Diet & Feeding
Nesoenas rodericana 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 | Mauritius |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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