The Mighty Terror Bird
Titanis was a giant, flightless bird that lived in North and Central America around 2 to 5 million years ago.
| Meaning | Named after the Titans [Titan-is] |
| Pronunciation | ti-ta-nis |
| When: | Pliocene to Pleistocene (about 5–2 million years ago) |
| Where: | North America (USA, Florida) |
| What: | Bird (terror bird, carnivorous) |
| Weight: | Estimated around 150 kg (330 pounds) |
| Length: | Approximately 2.5 meters (8 feet) |
| Diet: | Carnivorous (ate small to medium-sized animals) |
| Discovered: | First described by Pierce Brodkorb in 1963 |
Part of the “terror bird” family, Titanis was a fierce predator that stood about 8 feet tall, making it as tall as an adult human.
With its powerful legs, Titanis could run very fast to chase down prey. Its beak was large and hooked, perfect for catching and eating other animals, just like a bird of prey.
Titanis roamed grasslands and forests, hunting for food and ruling its environment with speed and strength.
Imagine a bird as tall as you running through ancient landscapes, hunting like a speedy dinosaur!
Titanis was one of the last and largest of the terror birds, making it an amazing part of prehistoric times.