Eocypselus rowei

Eocypselus rowei

† Eocypselus rowei — an extinct Eocene swift relative from North America's Green River Formation. Slender-winged insectivore; morphological analysis places it as transitional between modern swifts (Apodidae) and hummingbirds (Trochilidae). Exceptionally preserved specimens provide feather and soft.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Eocypselus rowei 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

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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

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