Dendrocygna eversa

Dendrocygna eversa

†Dendrocygna eversa is an extinct whistling-duck from Pliocene or Pleistocene deposits of the United States. A member of the anseriform family, this herbivorous waterbird grazed on aquatic plants in freshwater habitats. Its fossils extend the North American record of whistling-ducks and illuminate historical range dynamics within the genus.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Dendrocygna eversa 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

Local de descoberta United States

Quick Facts

Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Dendrocygna eversa eat?
Dendrocygna eversa was a herbivore.
Where were Dendrocygna eversa fossils found?
Fossils of Dendrocygna eversa were found in United States.

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