Gonzalez’s Vulture Roost Robber by Ken _Gilliland
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Description
Another bird from my upcoming "Birds of the Mesozoic".
Gonzalez’s Vulture Roost Robber was found in the Calenderos Formation in Argentina and is believed to have existed 94 million years ago (mid-Cretaceous Period).
It was a small flightless paravian theropod with relatively large wings (70+ cm/27 inches wingspan). The bill/snout was extremely long and narrow. Relatively long legs with a raptor-like claw. It probably waded the shores of shallow waterways hunting fish and small terrestrial vertebrates.
Buitreraptor gonzalezorum got it scientific name from the Spanish word “buitre” meaning vulture, and the Latin “raptor,” meaning seizer or thief. This name pays homage to La Buitrera, the region where it was first discovered, and reflects its predatory nature.
Comments (5)
This is amazing! I feel like I have taken a trip back in time!
You mesh work is super pro !
Nice work!
Now this is a very unique build to our feathered friend, Ken.
Loving the scene and especially the possible predator in the bushes :)