Phorusrhacidae

Phorusrhacidae

† Phorusrhacidae was a terror bird (Phorusrhacidae) from Uruguay. A large cursorial predatory bird, it inhabited Cenozoic South American grasslands and forests. Terror birds were apex predators after the K-Pg extinction, filling niches vacated by non-avian dinosaurs.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phorusrhacidae 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

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Quick Facts

อาหาร Carnivore

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What did Phorusrhacidae eat?
Phorusrhacidae was a carnivore.
Where were Phorusrhacidae fossils found?
Fossils of Phorusrhacidae were found in Uruguay.

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