Gastornis russelli

Gastornis russelli

† Gastornis russelli — an Eocene Gastornis species from France. Large flightless herbivore with a massive beak. Named for paleontologist Dale Russell. French Eocene deposits yield multiple Gastornis species, with G. russelli representing one of the smaller members of this genus. From the Paris Bas.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Gastornis russelli was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

발견 위치 France

Quick Facts

식성 Herbivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Gastornis russelli eat?
Gastornis russelli was a herbivore.
Where were Gastornis russelli fossils found?
Fossils of Gastornis russelli were found in France.

Explore More

Explore the Natural World

Discover more across the Nature FYI family