Grus marshi

Grus marshi

† Grus marshi — an extinct Pliocene or Pleistocene crane from North America. Large omnivorous wading bird named for paleontologist Othniel Charles Marsh. North American Neogene deposits record multiple extinct crane species, suggesting greater historical crane diversity than the two extant North A.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Grus marshi 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

발견 위치 United States

Quick Facts

식성 Carnivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Grus marshi eat?
Grus marshi was a carnivore.
Where were Grus marshi fossils found?
Fossils of Grus marshi were found in United States.

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