Aviceda gracilis

Aviceda gracilis

Aviceda gracilis, the crested baza, is an extant accipitrid hawk native to Australia and New Guinea. This medium-sized carnivore feeds primarily on insects, frogs, and small lizards, using its prominent head crest and sharp hooked bill. It inhabits tropical and subtropical rainforest margins and is notable for crepuscular hunting behavior.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Aviceda gracilis 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

発見場所 Australia

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Aviceda gracilis eat?
Aviceda gracilis was a carnivore.
Where were Aviceda gracilis fossils found?
Fossils of Aviceda gracilis were found in Australia.

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