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Titanis walleri, a large phorusrhacid terror bird from the Pliocene–Pleistocene of Florida and Texas, is notable as one of the very few members of the South American terror bird lineage confirmed to have dispersed into North America.
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What was Titanis walleri?
Titanis walleri was a large flightless phorusrhacid, or terror bird, that lived during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. It is notable as one of the very few members of the South American terror bird lineage confirmed to have dispersed into North America.
Where have Titanis walleri fossils been found?
Fossils of Titanis walleri have been found in Florida and Texas. These remains represent some of the northernmost occurrences of terror birds in the fossil record.
How big was Titanis walleri?
Titanis walleri was a large predatory bird estimated to have stood roughly 2 to 2.5 metres tall. As a terror bird, it had a powerful beak and strong legs suited to running down prey.
When did Titanis walleri live?
Titanis walleri lived during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs. It reached North America as part of the Great American Biotic Interchange, when the formation of the Isthmus of Panama connected South and North America.
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