Psittacosaurus Animal Pictures
Psittacosaurus
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Psittacosaurus standing on back legs on a white background
Psittacosaurus were bipedal, which means that they walked on their hind legs.
Psittacosaurus standing on all four feet on a white background
Psittacosaurus had quills running up and down its back and along its tail that many scientists believe were an early precursor to feathers.
Psittacosaurus Dinosaur with Juvenile 3D Illustration on white background
Paleontologists believe that Psittacosaurus had a two-toned color pattern, known as countershading that served as camouflage.
Closeup of a Psittacosaurus' head on a white background
Psittacosaurus had a toothless beak and teeth in the very rear of their mouths.
A cast of a Psittacosaurus skeleton on a white background
Psittacosaurus was small by dinosaur standards at 4 feet tall and 50 to 175 pounds.