Nesoenas cicur

Nesoenas cicur

Nesoenas cicur is an extinct pigeon (Columbidae) from Mauritius. Known from subfossil material, this island endemic dove was likely hunted to extinction following 17th-century Dutch and later French colonization of Mauritius.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Nesoenas cicur was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

Место открытия Mauritius

Quick Facts

Питание Herbivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Nesoenas cicur eat?
Nesoenas cicur was a herbivore.
Where were Nesoenas cicur fossils found?
Fossils of Nesoenas cicur were found in Mauritius.

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