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It was sometime after the 17th century, as the Great Elephant Bird is reputed to have laid what is now the largest egg in the world then. It was sometime after the 17th century, as the Great Elephant Bird is reputed to have laid what is now the largest egg in the world then.

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What species of bird have gone extinct?

I've got 1-the elephant bird. Its smaller than your nail! great name(!) ;-)


How big is a elephant bird egg?

The elephant bird egg weighs about 5 pounds. It is the size of about 24 chicken eggs. It is one of the world's largest bird eggs. Look at the Encyclopedia of Nature to find out more about flightless birds, like the extinct elephant bird.


What bird is the kiwis extinct cousin?

The kiwi's extinct cousin is known as the elephant bird (Aepyornithidae). The elephant bird was a large, flightless bird native to the island of Madagascar. It is considered one of the largest birds to have ever existed. These birds went extinct several centuries ago, likely due to a combination of factors, including habitat loss and hunting by humans. The kiwi and the elephant bird are not closely related in terms of taxonomy, but they share some similarities due to convergent evolution. Both are flightless, ground-dwelling birds with small wings and a long, slender bill. They also have similar ecological roles as they both fill niches similar to those of small mammals in their respective ecosystems. Kiwis, which are native to New Zealand, are the closest living relatives to the extinct elephant bird.


London zoo has a breeding pair of elephant birds?

no elephants birds exist about 16 century


What are the largest birds ever?

The largest bird to have ever lived is the Madagascan Elephant Bird or Aepyornis. This flightless bird is thought to have have weighed up to 1100 pounds and have reached 11 feet in height. The tallest bird in the world was the New Zealand Giant Moa which could grow to 13 feet. The largest flying bird was the Argentavis of South America. Also called the Giant Teratorn, this bird could have a wingspan up to 26 feet. All these birds are now extinct.