Eostrix gulottai

Eostrix gulottai

† Eostrix gulottai — an extinct Eocene owl from North America. Small nocturnal predator; carnivorous hunter of small vertebrates and invertebrates. Represents early Strigidae (true owls) diversification in North America. Known from Eocene deposits of the western United States.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Eostrix gulottai 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 United States

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Eostrix gulottai eat?
Eostrix gulottai was a carnivore.
Where were Eostrix gulottai fossils found?
Fossils of Eostrix gulottai were found in United States.

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