Agriocharis

Agriocharis

Agriocharis is an extinct genus of turkeys (family Phasianidae) from the Pliocene and Pleistocene of North America. Larger than the modern Wild Turkey, these galliform birds inhabited the woodlands and open habitats of North America during the Pliocene. The genus went extinct at the end of the Pleistocene along with much of North American megafauna.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Agriocharis 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

发现地点 United States

Quick Facts

食性 Herbivore

常见问题

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

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