Pandion homalopteron
Pandion homalopteron
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="pandion-homalopteron"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Pandion homalopteron was an extinct osprey (Pandionidae) from the Miocene of the United States. A piscivorous raptor specialized for plunge-diving, it inhabited North American river and lake systems. Fossils document the deep evolutionary history of this globally distributed fish-eagle.
Diet & Feeding
Pandion homalopteron 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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