Cyrtonyx tedfordi
Cyrtonyx tedfordi
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="cyrtonyx-tedfordi"></dinofyi-dinosaur>†Cyrtonyx tedfordi is an extinct quail-like galliform bird from Neogene deposits of the United States. Named in honor of paleontologist Richard Tedford, this herbivorous species was a ground-dwelling seed-eater. Its fossils are closely related to the living Montezuma quail, illuminating the evolutionary history of New World quails.
Diet & Feeding
Cyrtonyx tedfordi 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.
Discovery & Naming
| खोज स्थान | United States |
Quick Facts
| आहार | Herbivore |
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