Bathornis grallator
Bathornis grallator
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="bathornis-grallator"></dinofyi-dinosaur>Bathornis grallator is an extinct cariamiform bird from Eocene or Oligocene deposits of the United States. This small carnivorous runner, named for its stilt-like proportions (grallator = one who walks on stilts), possessed long hindlimbs suited for pursuing small prey across the open plains of Paleogene North America alongside early perissodactyls and artiodactyls.
Diet & Feeding
Bathornis grallator 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 | United States |
Quick Facts
| 食性 | Carnivore |
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