Archaeotrogon venustus

Archaeotrogon venustus

†Archaeotrogon venustus was an extinct trogon (family Trogonidae) from Eocene or Oligocene deposits of the Quercy phosphorites in France. An insectivorous-frugivorous forest bird with a short curved bill and characteristically colourful plumage pattern (inferred from structure), it represents the ancient European distribution of trogons, a family now restricted to tropical regions worldwide.

Diet & Feeding

Insectivore

Archaeotrogon venustus primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.

Discovery & Naming

खोज स्थान France

Quick Facts

आहार Insectivore

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What did Archaeotrogon venustus eat?
Archaeotrogon venustus was a insectivore.
Where were Archaeotrogon venustus fossils found?
Fossils of Archaeotrogon venustus were found in France.

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