Caprimulgus piurensis
Caprimulgus piurensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="caprimulgus-piurensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Caprimulgus piurensis is an extinct nightjar of the family Caprimulgidae from fossil deposits in Piura, Peru. An insectivorous bird, it would have hunted flying insects at dusk and dawn in arid or semi-arid habitats of coastal northwestern South America. Its description from Peruvian fossil material documents nightjar diversity in South America through the Quaternary and offers data on the historical distribution of caprimulgids in the Neotropical region.
Diet & Feeding
Caprimulgus piurensis primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.
Discovery & Naming
| Lugar de descubrimiento | Peru |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Insectivore |
Preguntas frecuentes
What did Caprimulgus piurensis eat?
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