Steatornithidae

Steatornithidae

Steatornithidae is the avian family containing the oilbird (Steatornis caripensis), a cave-nesting frugivore of South America. Fossil steatornithids from the United States suggest the family had a wider Cenozoic distribution in the Western Hemisphere.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Steatornithidae 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

Lokasi Penemuan United States

Quick Facts

Diet Herbivore

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What did Steatornithidae eat?
Steatornithidae was a herbivore.
Where were Steatornithidae fossils found?
Fossils of Steatornithidae were found in United States.

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