Ornithomimus was part of the family of ostrich-like dinosaurs. It name means 'bird mimic'. Other members of this family include Gallimimus and Struthiomimus. They are characterised by long, running legs, a fairly long neck and a beak. Ornithomimus was no exception.
Fact File
Length: 4 metres
Height: 2.5 metres
Weight: 500kg
Diet: Omnivore
Prey
Popular Culture
Ornithomimus featured in the TV series Prehistoric Park.