Tetraonidae
Tetraonidae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="tetraonidae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Tetraonidae is the grouse family within Phasianidae, with fossil representatives known from the United States. Fossil grouse from North America document the biogeographic history of these ground-dwelling birds across the Northern Hemisphere.
Diet & Feeding
Tetraonidae 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Herbivore |
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