Argornis caucasicus

Argornis caucasicus

†Argornis caucasicus was an extinct medium to large carnivorous bird from Miocene or Pliocene deposits of the Caucasus region, Russia. Its precise classification is uncertain, but it may represent an extinct raptor or large corvoid lineage. Its discovery in the Caucasus Mountains contributes to understanding the fossil avifaunal diversity of this biogeographically important region during the Neogene.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Argornis caucasicus 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 Russia

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Argornis caucasicus eat?
Argornis caucasicus was a carnivore.
Where were Argornis caucasicus fossils found?
Fossils of Argornis caucasicus were found in Russia.

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