Phoenicopterus novaehollandiae
Phoenicopterus novaehollandiae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="phoenicopterus-novaehollandiae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Phoenicopterus novaehollandiae was an extinct flamingo relative (Phoenicopteriformes) from Australia. A filter-feeding wading bird, it inhabited Cenozoic lacustrine and coastal wetlands. Its fossils document the early diversification of flamingo-related lineages across multiple continents.
Diet & Feeding
Phoenicopterus novaehollandiae 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 | Australia |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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