Phoenicoparrus minor

Phoenicoparrus minor

† Phoenicoparrus minor was an extinct flamingo relative (Phoenicopteriformes) from Democratic Republic of the Congo. A filter-feeding wading bird, it inhabited Cenozoic lacustrine and coastal wetlands. Its fossils document the early diversification of flamingo-related lineages across multiple con...

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Phoenicoparrus minor 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Quick Facts

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What did Phoenicoparrus minor eat?
Phoenicoparrus minor was a carnivore.
Where were Phoenicoparrus minor fossils found?
Fossils of Phoenicoparrus minor were found in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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