Palaeophoyx columbiana
Palaeophoyx columbiana
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="palaeophoyx-columbiana"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Palaeophoyx columbiana was an extinct heron-like pelecaniform (Ardeidae) from the Miocene of the United States. A piscivorous wading bird, it inhabited Pacific coast wetlands of North America. Its fossils document early New World ardeid diversity during the Neogene.
Diet & Feeding
Palaeophoyx columbiana was a fish-eating dinosaur. Piscivores typically lived near water sources and had specialized adaptations such as elongated snouts and conical teeth for catching fish.
Discovery & Naming
| Local de descoberta | United States |
Quick Facts
| Dieta | Piscivore |
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