Tigriornis leucolopha
Tigriornis leucolopha
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="tigriornis-leucolopha"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Tigriornis leucolopha (white-crested tiger heron) is a large, cryptically patterned heron native to rainforest rivers of West and Central Africa, including Nigeria. It remains solitary and secretive, roosting motionless on streamside branches during daytime.
Diet & Feeding
Tigriornis leucolopha 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 | Nigeria |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Carnivore |
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