Dinornis facts for kids
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Dinornis
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Dinornis is an extinct genus of ratite birds. They are ostrich-like birds of gigantic size, known as Moa. They were unique to New Zealand. The genus has five species:
D. novaezealandiae North Island Giant Moa
D. giganteus South Island Giant Moa
D. struthoides
Dinornis new lineage A (undescribed taxon)
Dinornis new lineage B (undescribed taxon)
Large birds
- Elephant bird
- Terror birds
- Phorusrhacos
- Brontornis
- Dromornis
- Gastornis (Diatryma)
Images for kids
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D. robustus skeleton
See also
In Spanish: Moa gigante para niños
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