Corvus moriorum

Corvus moriorum

An extinct crow from the Chatham Islands of New Zealand, Corvus moriorum is named for the Moriori people who inhabited the archipelago. An omnivorous corvid substantially larger than most living crows, it became extinct following Polynesian arrival in the Chathams. Its presence indicates that corvids once reached remote Pacific island groups, where they filled ecological niches as generalist foragers.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore

Corvus moriorum had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 New Zealand

Quick Facts

식성 Omnivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Corvus moriorum eat?
Corvus moriorum was a omnivore.
Where were Corvus moriorum fossils found?
Fossils of Corvus moriorum were found in New Zealand.

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