Pelecanus rufescens

Pelecanus rufescens

† Pelecanus rufescens was an extinct seabird (Pelecaniformes or Procellariiformes) from Democratic Republic of the Congo. A piscivorous seabird of the Cenozoic, it inhabited the ecosystems of this region. Fossils contribute to understanding the paleontological diversity of this area and time period.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Pelecanus rufescens 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Quick Facts

आहार Carnivore

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What did Pelecanus rufescens eat?
Pelecanus rufescens was a carnivore.
Where were Pelecanus rufescens fossils found?
Fossils of Pelecanus rufescens were found in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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