Wilaru prideauxi

Wilaru prideauxi

Wilaru prideauxi is an extinct giant mihirung (Dromornithidae) from Miocene or Pliocene deposits of Australia, a massive flightless bird related to Dromornis. These thunder birds were among the largest birds that ever existed, exceeding 200 kg.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Wilaru prideauxi 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 Australia

Quick Facts

Dieta Herbivore

Perguntas frequentes

What did Wilaru prideauxi eat?
Wilaru prideauxi was a herbivore.
Where were Wilaru prideauxi fossils found?
Fossils of Wilaru prideauxi were found in Australia.

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