Heyuannia

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Name	Heyuannia
Diet	Omnivore
Weight	20 kg
Length	2 meters
Height
Period	Late Cretaceous

Heyuannia was a genus of oviraptorid dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous in China. In 2002, it was named and described by Lü Junchang. The generic name refers to the city of Heyuan, and the specific name honors Huang Dong, director of the Heyuan Museum. It was the first oviraptorid discovered within the borders of mainland China, specifically in Guangdong Province.

It is a medium-sized oviraptorid, estimated to be 1.5 meters long, and weighed 20 kg. It had a toothless skull and a relatively short steep snout. It had very short arms and fingers, and its first digit was reduced. It was an omnivorous bird-like dinosaur, characterized by parrot-like beaks and, in some cases, elaborate crests. It was probably feathered but flightless and had a flexible and robust tail.

What did Heyuannia eat?

Heyuannia may have been an omnivore who may have eaten eggs, or fed on fish and shellfish.

When did Heyuannia live?

Heyuannia was a genus of oviraptorid dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period in China.

What does the name Heyuannia mean?

The name Heyuannia means "from Heyuan", referring to the city of Heyuan, and the specific name honors Huang Dong, the director of Heyuan Museum.

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References

Lü, J. (2002). "A new oviraptorosaurid (Theropoda: Oviraptorosauria) from the Late Cretaceous of southern China." Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology 22, 871-875.
Paul, G.S., 2010, The Princeton Field Guide to DinosaursPrinceton University Press p. 154
Lü, J. (2005). Oviraptorid dinosaurs from Southern China. Beijing: Geological Publishing House. ISBN 7-116-04368-3. 200 pages + 8 plates. (In Chinese: pp 1-83, includes 36 figures & 3 tables. In English: pp 85-200, includes 5 geological figures).
Lü J., Huang D. and Qiu L., 2005, "The Pectoral Girdle and the Forelimb of Heyuannia (Dinosauria: Oviraptorosauria)". In: Carpenter (ed.). The Carnivorous Dinosaurs. Indiana University Press. pp 256-273
Funston, G. F.; Mendonca, S. E.; Currie, P. J.; Barsbold, R. (2017). "Oviraptorosaur anatomy, diversity and ecology in the Nemegt Basin". Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology. doi:10.1016/j.palaeo.2017.10.023.
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Fun Facts

Heyuannia was a genus of oviraptorid dinosaurs that lived during the Late Cretaceous period in China.
Heyuannia may have been an omnivore that may have eaten eggs, or fed on fish and shellfish.
It was an omnivorous bird-like dinosaur characterized by a parrot-like beak and, in some cases, elaborate crests.
It probably had feathers but was flightless and had a flexible and robust tail.