Definition: Austroascogaster is a genus of extinct birds in the family Loxodonta. It was recognized by the Paleontological Society in 1893, and it includes several species that lived during the Late Cretaceous Period (165-120 million years ago) in Europe and Asia. These birds were characterized by their large beak-like teeth, a distinctive beak-shaped bill, and a long, slender neck, which allowed them to reach high