Paraphysornis brasiliensis

Paraphysornis brasiliensis

† Paraphysornis brasiliensis was a terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from Brazil. A large cursorial predatory bird, it inhabited Cenozoic South American grasslands and forests. Terror birds were apex predators after the K-Pg extinction, filling niches vacated by non-avian dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Paraphysornis brasiliensis 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 Brazil

Quick Facts

식성 Carnivore

자주 묻는 질문

What did Paraphysornis brasiliensis eat?
Paraphysornis brasiliensis was a carnivore.
Where were Paraphysornis brasiliensis fossils found?
Fossils of Paraphysornis brasiliensis were found in Brazil.

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