Titanis walleri

Titanis walleri

Titanis walleri is an extinct terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from the Miocene to Pleistocene of Florida and Texas, one of the few phorusrhacids to enter North America. This large flightless predator may have reached over 2 meters tall and weighed 150 kg.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Titanis walleri 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Titanis walleri eat?
Titanis walleri was a carnivore.
Where were Titanis walleri fossils found?
Fossils of Titanis walleri were found in United States.

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