Ornithomimus
Ornithomimus
PrehistoricPhoto: Sebastian Bergmann from Siegburg, Germany · CC BY-SA 2.0
DinosaurExtinctomnivore
Ornithomimus was a feathered, ostrich-like dinosaur that sprinted across western North America during the Late Cretaceous. Built for speed on two legs, it had a toothless beak perfect for snacking on plants and small prey. This clever omnivore might have used its feathers for warmth or even display.
- Ran on two strong legs like a modern roadrunner.
- Covered in feathers but couldn’t fly—built for speed instead.
- Nibbled food with a small, toothless beak like a parrot.
GrasslandNorth America
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- Classification
- Dinosaur
- Scientific name
- Ornithomimus
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Regions in this directory
- North America
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium