Natunaornis gigoura

Natunaornis gigoura

Natunaornis gigoura is an extinct giant pigeon (Columbidae) from Fiji. Known from Holocene subfossil bones, this large frugivore went extinct following the arrival of Polynesians in Fiji approximately 3,000 years ago.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Natunaornis gigoura 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 Fiji

Quick Facts

Chế độ ăn Herbivore

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What did Natunaornis gigoura eat?
Natunaornis gigoura was a herbivore.
Where were Natunaornis gigoura fossils found?
Fossils of Natunaornis gigoura were found in Fiji.

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