Brontornithinae
Brontornithinae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="brontornithinae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Brontornithinae is an extinct subfamily of large phorusrhacid-related birds from Oligocene–Miocene deposits of Argentina. These carnivorous or possibly omnivorous giant ground birds included some of the most massive avians ever to walk South America. Their classification within phorusrhacids or as a separate cariamiform lineage remains debated among avian paleontologists.
Diet & Feeding
Brontornithinae 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
| Lieu de découverte | Argentina |
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Carnivore |
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