Kumimanu fordycei

Kumimanu fordycei

† Lanius kirchbergensis was a Miocene fossil shrike from Europe, an extinct relative of modern shrikes (Laniidae). Represented by fragmentary remains, it documents the Cenozoic radiation of predatory passerine birds in European fossil assemblages.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Kumimanu fordycei 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Kumimanu fordycei eat?
Kumimanu fordycei was a carnivore.
Where were Kumimanu fordycei fossils found?
Fossils of Kumimanu fordycei were found in New Zealand.

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