Palaelodus aotearoa
Palaelodus aotearoa
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaelodus-aotearoa"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaelodus aotearoa was an extinct wading bird of the family Palaelodidae from New Zealand. A filter-feeding carnivore inhabiting Miocene freshwater and coastal environments, its New Zealand distribution documents the wide Gondwanan dispersal of early flamingo relatives.
Diet & Feeding
Palaelodus aotearoa 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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