Anhinga hesterna

Anhinga hesterna

†Anhinga hesterna was an extinct darter bird (family Anhingidae) from Argentina, related to modern anhingas. A piscivorous aquatic predator, it possessed a long sinuous neck, sharp bill for spearing fish, and reduced waterproofing allowing diving. Its fossils document the deep evolutionary history of darter birds across South America.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Anhinga hesterna 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

发现地点 Argentina

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Anhinga hesterna eat?
Anhinga hesterna was a carnivore.
Where were Anhinga hesterna fossils found?
Fossils of Anhinga hesterna were found in Argentina.

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