Calonectris leucomelas
Calonectris leucomelas
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="calonectris-leucomelas"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Calonectris leucomelas, the streaked shearwater, is a large pelagic seabird of the family Procellariidae, breeding on islands off Japan and the Korean Peninsula and wintering in the western Pacific and Indian Oceans. A carnivore, it hunts fish and squid in surface waters. Fossil material from Japan documents its presence through the Quaternary. Its white face and brown streaking are distinctive. It is among the most numerous shearwaters of the Northwestern Pacific.
Diet & Feeding
Calonectris leucomelas 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
| खोज स्थान | Japan |
Quick Facts
| आहार | Carnivore |
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