Nelepsittacus donmertoni

Nelepsittacus donmertoni

Nelepsittacus donmertoni is an extinct Holocene parrot from New Zealand. Like other Nelepsittacus species, it represents the pre-human parrot diversity of New Zealand that was dramatically reduced after Polynesian arrival.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Nelepsittacus donmertoni 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 New Zealand

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Nelepsittacus donmertoni eat?
Nelepsittacus donmertoni was a carnivore.
Where were Nelepsittacus donmertoni fossils found?
Fossils of Nelepsittacus donmertoni were found in New Zealand.

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