Gallicolumba longitarsus
Gallicolumba longitarsus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="gallicolumba-longitarsus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Gallicolumba longitarsus — an extinct long-tarsus ground pigeon from Pacific islands. Herbivorous ground-dweller; elongated tarsus suggests cursorial habits unusual for pigeons. Went extinct following Polynesian settlement. Part of the massive pre-European Pacific island avifaunal collapse.
Diet & Feeding
Gallicolumba longitarsus 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.
Quick Facts
| Alimentation | Herbivore |
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