Gavia egeriana

Gavia egeriana

† Gavia egeriana — an extinct Miocene loon from Europe (Eger region). Piscivorous diving bird; documents the Miocene loon fauna of central Europe. European Neogene loon fossils provide data on the biogeographic history of Gaviidae before their restriction to Northern Hemisphere boreal zones.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gavia egeriana 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 United States

Quick Facts

Alimentation Carnivore

Questions fréquentes

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

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