Ciconia kahli

Ciconia kahli

An extinct stork from South Africa, Ciconia kahli is a carnivorous wading bird related to living storks of the family Ciconiidae. Recovered from Cenozoic fossil beds of southern Africa, this species contributes to understanding the Neogene or Pleistocene diversity of large wading birds that inhabited African wetlands and grasslands.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Ciconia kahli 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

Место открытия South Africa

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Ciconia kahli eat?
Ciconia kahli was a carnivore.
Where were Ciconia kahli fossils found?
Fossils of Ciconia kahli were found in South Africa.

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