Centropus colossus
Centropus colossus
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="centropus-colossus"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Centropus colossus was a giant extinct coucal (family Cuculidae) from the Pleistocene of Australia. Substantially larger than any living coucal, it was a flightless or near-flightless insectivore and possibly an opportunistic carnivore preying on reptiles and small mammals amid dense Australian undergrowth. Its giant size reflects the common evolutionary pattern of island and continental gigantism among Australian Pleistocene birds. It forms part of the megafauna extinction wave at the end of the Australian Pleistocene.
Diet & Feeding
Centropus colossus primarily fed on insects and other small invertebrates. Insectivorous dinosaurs were typically small-bodied and agile, with adaptations suited for catching small prey.
Discovery & Naming
| Local de descoberta | Australia |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Insectivore |
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