Contopus sordidulus

Contopus sordidulus

A fossil or subfossil flycatcher from the United States, Contopus sordidulus (the western wood-pewee) is known from Quaternary deposits documenting its Pleistocene distribution. An aerial insectivore of the Tyrannidae, fossil records from the western United States help reconstruct historical shifts in the range of this migratory bird through glacial and interglacial cycles.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Contopus sordidulus was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Discovery & Naming

Địa điểm khám phá United States

Quick Facts

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Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Contopus sordidulus eat?
Contopus sordidulus was a herbivore.
Where were Contopus sordidulus fossils found?
Fossils of Contopus sordidulus were found in United States.

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