Ciconia maltha
Ciconia maltha
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="ciconia-maltha"></dinofyi-dinosaur>An extinct stork from North America, Ciconia maltha is known from Pleistocene deposits including the Rancho La Brea tar pits of California. A large carnivorous wading bird, it was among the diverse avian fauna preserved in the asphalt deposits, indicating that storks once inhabited North American wetlands before their extinction on the continent.
Diet & Feeding
Ciconia maltha 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| Питание | Carnivore |
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