Big Brained Tiny Terrors: Seeing small #phorusrhacids represented in the form of Psilopterus was an unexpected treat. The cello score for the #Smilodon hunt was stellar, and it was great seeing PhP breaking another stereotype by showing the birds outfoxing the cat for once.

#Gastornis (56–45 MYA)
Europe & North America; likely herbivorous.🌿

#Phorusrhacids (60–2.5 MYA)
South American “terror birds”; fast, powerful predators.🦴

#Brontornis (17–15 MYA)
Bulky terror bird; relied on brute force.

#Dromornithids (55,000 YA)
Australian "Thunder Birds"; possibly omnivores.