Gavia brodkorbi

Gavia brodkorbi

† Gavia brodkorbi — an extinct Miocene or Pliocene loon from North America. Piscivorous diving bird; foot-propelled diver in lakes and coastal seas. Named after paleornithologist Pierce Brodkorb. Represents the Neogene diversification of Gaviidae in North America before the modern species-poor fau.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gavia brodkorbi 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 United States

Quick Facts

Diyet Carnivore

Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What did Gavia brodkorbi eat?
Gavia brodkorbi was a carnivore.
Where were Gavia brodkorbi fossils found?
Fossils of Gavia brodkorbi were found in United States.

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