Selenornithinae

Selenornithinae

Selenornithinae is an extinct avian subfamily, with fossil material known from Egypt. Members of this group were likely small to medium-sized birds whose taxonomic placement within Aves and ecological role during the Paleogene remain subjects of ongoing research.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Selenornithinae 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 Egypt

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

よくある質問

What did Selenornithinae eat?
Selenornithinae was a carnivore.
Where were Selenornithinae fossils found?
Fossils of Selenornithinae were found in Egypt.

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