Dicaeum agile aeruginosum

Dicaeum agile aeruginosum

†Dicaeum agile aeruginosum is an extinct subspecies of the thick-billed flowerpecker recorded from the Philippines. Known from subfossil material collected on historical or early scientific expeditions, this small insectivorous or omnivorous passerine inhabited tropical forest canopy. Its extinction may be linked to habitat loss and introduced predators in the Philippine archipelago.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Dicaeum agile aeruginosum 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 Philippines

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Dicaeum agile aeruginosum eat?
Dicaeum agile aeruginosum was a carnivore.
Where were Dicaeum agile aeruginosum fossils found?
Fossils of Dicaeum agile aeruginosum were found in Philippines.

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