Ortalis tantala
Ortalis tantala
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ortalis-tantala"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Ortalis tantala is an extinct chachalaca (Cracidae) from the Neogene of the United States. A large arboreal galliform, it documents the former presence of cracid birds in North America before their restriction to Central and South America.
Diet & Feeding
Ortalis tantala 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
| Lugar de descubrimiento | United States |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Herbivore |
Preguntas frecuentes
What did Ortalis tantala eat?
Where were Ortalis tantala fossils found?
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