Leptotila jamaicensis
Leptotila jamaicensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="leptotila-jamaicensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Micrathene whitneyi is the Elf Owl, the world's smallest owl at only 14cm and 40g. Nesting in abandoned woodpecker holes in saguaro cacti and other desert trees, this tiny raptor of the southwestern US and Mexico feeds almost exclusively on insects and scorpions.
Diet & Feeding
Leptotila jamaicensis 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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