Dakotornis cooperi

Dakotornis cooperi

†Dakotornis cooperi is an extinct carnivorous bird from Cenozoic deposits of the United States. Known from limited fossil material, it is classified among early raptorial or wading bird lineages. Its remains have been instrumental in documenting early avian predator diversity in North American Paleogene faunas.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Dakotornis cooperi 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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What did Dakotornis cooperi eat?
Dakotornis cooperi was a carnivore.
Where were Dakotornis cooperi fossils found?
Fossils of Dakotornis cooperi were found in United States.

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