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Aepyornis

Aepyornis

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A very large flightless bird that lived in Madagascar and is now extinct
  • noun
  • /ˌiːpiˈɔrnɪs/
  • Specialized
: aepyornis
  • Legends of the roc may have been inspired by stories of the extinct Aepyornis.

Examples

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

  • The Aepyornis was once the largest bird on earth, native to Madagascar.

  • Researchers discovered new fossils attributed to the Aepyornis genus.

  • Did the Aepyornis really grow to such enormous sizes?

  • The Aepyornis was the largest bird to ever exist, towering over the other species in Madagascar.

  • Scientists have discovered fossils of the Aepyornis, revealing its unique size and structure.

  • Due to its massive stature, the Aepyornis is often referred to as the elephant bird of Madagascar.

Surface Forms

Aepyornis singular
Aepyornises plural

Etymology

Aepyornis comes from the Greek parts aipys meaning 'lofty' and ornis meaning 'bird'. So the name means 'lofty bird', a helpful image for remembering this giant, flightless bird from Madagascar.