Gavia concinna

Gavia concinna

† Gavia concinna — an extinct Neogene loon from North America. Piscivorous diving bird related to extant loons. Small elegant loon; 'concinna' means elegant or neat. The Neogene North American loon fauna included several more species than the modern continent, suggesting past greater diversity.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Gavia concinna 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

Địa điểm khám phá United States

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Carnivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

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

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