Minerva antiqua

Minerva antiqua

Minerva antiqua is an extinct owlet-nightjar or related caprimulgiform bird from the Eocene of the United States. It documents the early Cenozoic diversification of nocturnal insectivorous birds in North America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Minerva antiqua 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 Minerva antiqua eat?
Minerva antiqua was a carnivore.
Where were Minerva antiqua fossils found?
Fossils of Minerva antiqua were found in United States.

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