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Dinornis

Dinornis

9.9
A very large bird from New Zealand that could not fly and is now extinct
  • noun
  • /ˈdaɪnɔrnɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Dinornis was among the largest birds to have ever lived, with some individuals reaching three meters in height.

Examples

  • Researchers believe that Dinornis became extinct due to overhunting by humans in the late 13th century.

  • Fossils of Dinornis have been found throughout New Zealand, shedding light on its prehistoric fauna.

  • The Dinornis was one of the largest birds to ever exist.

  • Many fossils of Dinornis have been discovered in New Zealand.

  • Fossils of Dinornis have been found throughout New Zealand, shedding light on its prehistoric fauna.

  • Researchers believe that Dinornis became extinct due to overhunting by humans in the late 13th century.

  • The Dinornis was among the largest birds to have ever lived, with some individuals reaching three meters in height.

Synonyms

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  • New Zealand
1 9.9

A very large bird from New Zealand that cannot fly and is now extinct

refers to the scientific genus grouping these large New Zealand flightless birds

Compounds

Dinornis giganteus
  • Specialized
9.9

A very large extinct bird from New Zealand that stood about 12 feet tall

Surface Forms

Dinornis singular
Dinornises plural

Etymology

Dinornis comes from Greek parts dino- meaning 'terrible' and -ornis meaning 'bird', the same dino you see in dinosaur. So Dinornis literally means 'terrible bird', a helpful image to remember that it was a very large, now extinct, flightless bird from New Zealand.