Sylviornis neocaledoniae

Sylviornis neocaledoniae

Sylviornis neocaledoniae is an extinct giant gallinaceous bird from New Caledonia in the Pacific, the largest known member of the extinct family Sylviornithidae. Weighing up to 30 kg, it was flightless and went extinct following Polynesian human arrival.

Diet & Feeding

Herbivore

Sylviornis neocaledoniae was a plant-eating dinosaur. Herbivores typically fed on ferns, cycads, conifers, and other vegetation available during their era. Many herbivorous dinosaurs developed specialized teeth and digestive systems for processing tough plant material.

Quick Facts

食性 Herbivore

常见问题

What did Sylviornis neocaledoniae eat?
Sylviornis neocaledoniae was a herbivore.

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