Eocathartes robustus

Eocathartes robustus

† Eocathartes robustus — an Eocene bird from Germany tentatively classified as an early New World vulture relative. Robust carnivorous scavenger or predator. The Eocene European record suggests cathartid vultures had a broader paleogeographic distribution than the modern Western Hemisphere range.

Diet & Feeding

Carnivore

Eocathartes robustus 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 Germany

Quick Facts

食性 Carnivore

常见问题

What did Eocathartes robustus eat?
Eocathartes robustus was a carnivore.
Where were Eocathartes robustus fossils found?
Fossils of Eocathartes robustus were found in Germany.

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