Morphnus woodwardi

Morphnus woodwardi

Morphnus woodwardi is an extinct Pleistocene eagle (Accipitridae) from North America. Related to the living harpy eagle relatives, this large forest raptor hunted mammals and reptiles in Pleistocene New World forests.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Morphnus woodwardi 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 Morphnus woodwardi eat?
Morphnus woodwardi was a carnivore.
Where were Morphnus woodwardi fossils found?
Fossils of Morphnus woodwardi were found in United States.

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