👉 Oesophagodontus is a genus of extinct birds that lived during the late Cretaceous period, around 68 million years ago. These birds are characterized by their distinctive small beaks and large teeth, which they used to tear open food from vegetation or other sources. The term "oesophagodontus" refers to the large, narrow, and slender digestive tract of these birds, which was crucial for their ability to consume a variety of foods, including plants, fungi,