Pachyptila turtur

Pachyptila turtur

species of bird

Physical Description

Measurement Value Human Scale
Weight 139 kg about 2 adult humans

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pachyptila turtur 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

Size Comparison

Weighing 139.0 kg, Pachyptila turtur was about 2 adult humans.

Quick Facts

Diet Carnivore
Size 139.0kg

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Pachyptila turtur eat?
Pachyptila turtur was a carnivore.
How big was Pachyptila turtur?
Pachyptila turtur was weighed around 139.0 kg.
Where were Pachyptila turtur fossils found?
Fossils of Pachyptila turtur were found in New Zealand.

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