Thinornis cucullatus
Thinornis cucullatus
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-dinofyi="dinosaur" data-slug="thinornis-cucullatus"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://dinofyi.com/iframe/dinosaur/thinornis-cucullatus/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/thinornis-cucullatus/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://dinofyi.com/dinosaur/thinornis-cucullatus/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dinofyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="thinornis-cucullatus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Thinornis cucullatus (hooded dotterel) is a small shorebird endemic to coastal beaches of southern Australia. It nests on open beaches above the tide line, making it vulnerable to disturbance by beachgoers and introduced predators like foxes.
Diet & Feeding
Thinornis cucullatus 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Thinornis cucullatus eat?
Where were Thinornis cucullatus fossils found?
Explore More
Explore the Natural World
Discover more across the Nature FYI family