Cariama santacrucensis
Cariama santacrucensis
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<dinofyi-dinosaur slug="cariama-santacrucensis"></dinofyi-dinosaur>† Cariama santacrucensis is an extinct seriema (family Cariamidae) from the Miocene Santa Cruz Formation of Patagonia, Argentina. Seriemas are tall, cursorial birds of open landscapes that use their hooked beaks and feet to kill prey, including snakes, lizards, and invertebrates. As an omnivore, C. santacrucensis also consumed plant matter. It is an early member of the cariamid lineage and contributes to understanding the evolutionary history of these distinctive South American birds through the Miocene.
Diet & Feeding
Cariama santacrucensis had a varied diet that included both plants and animals. Omnivorous dinosaurs were versatile feeders, able to exploit multiple food sources, which gave them an advantage in changing environments.
Discovery & Naming
| 发现地点 | Argentina |
Quick Facts
| 食性 | Omnivore |
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