Teratornis merriami

Teratornis merriami

Teratornis merriami is the best-known teratorn, recovered in large numbers from the La Brea Tar Pits of California. This enormous soaring bird had a wingspan of approximately 3.5 meters and fed on megafaunal carcasses during the Pleistocene.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Teratornis merriami 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 Teratornis merriami eat?
Teratornis merriami was a carnivore.
Where were Teratornis merriami fossils found?
Fossils of Teratornis merriami were found in United States.

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