Gallinago azovica

Gallinago azovica

† Gallinago azovica — an extinct Pleistocene snipe from the Azov region of Russia. Small carnivorous shorebird related to extant Common Snipe. Feeds on invertebrates probing soft sediments with a long flexible bill. Pleistocene record documents snipe biogeography in the Azov-Black Sea region.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gallinago azovica 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

Keşif Yeri Russia

Quick Facts

Diyet Carnivore

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What did Gallinago azovica eat?
Gallinago azovica was a carnivore.
Where were Gallinago azovica fossils found?
Fossils of Gallinago azovica were found in Russia.

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