Boutersemia parvula

Boutersemia parvula

Boutersemia parvula is an extinct small raptor from Oligocene or Miocene deposits of Belgium. The smallest species of its genus, this carnivorous bird is known from isolated bone fragments and highlights the diversity of small predatory birds in Paleogene European ecosystems. Its diminutive size suggests a diet of small vertebrates or large invertebrates.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Boutersemia parvula 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 Belgium

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Boutersemia parvula eat?
Boutersemia parvula was a carnivore.
Where were Boutersemia parvula fossils found?
Fossils of Boutersemia parvula were found in Belgium.

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