Tringa totanus

Tringa totanus

Tringa totanus (common redshank) is a widespread Eurasian shorebird with fossil material from Italy, easily identified by its orange-red legs and bill base. It nests in wetland meadows and forages along mudflats and estuaries across a vast migratory range.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Tringa totanus 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 Italy

Quick Facts

Питание Carnivore

Часто задаваемые вопросы

What did Tringa totanus eat?
Tringa totanus was a carnivore.
Where were Tringa totanus fossils found?
Fossils of Tringa totanus were found in Italy.

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