Cenozoic articles
What was the previous scientific name for *Gastornis* recognized before the current consensus?
During which geological epochs did *Gastornis* dominate terrestrial environments?
What is the modern favored hypothesis regarding the primary diet of *Gastornis*?
How did the estimated mass of *Gastornis* compare to the modern ostrich?
What structural feature of *Gastornis* is the primary clue used to infer its feeding habits?
What ecological role did the success of *Gastornis* imply about the Paleocene ecosystem?
To which modern avian group does current thinking suggest *Gastornis* might have a closer skeletal affinity?
What major global event immediately preceded the time period when *Gastornis* flourished?
What anatomical feature led paleontologists to initially popularize the idea that *Gastornis* was a formidable predator?