Aegotheles novaezealandiae
Aegotheles novaezealandiae
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="aegotheles-novaezealandiae"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Aegotheles novaezealandiae, the New Zealand Owlet-nightjar, is an extinct bird that lived on New Zealand until the late Holocene (~1400 CE). Much larger than living owlet-nightjars (~30cm), it was a nocturnal insectivore of New Zealand forests. It went extinct following Polynesian settlement due to habitat loss and predation by rats and dogs.
Diet & Feeding
Aegotheles novaezealandiae 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
| Lokasi Penemuan | New Zealand |
Quick Facts
| Diet | Insectivore |
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