A Connecticut paleontologist has identified the earth’s largest-ever flying bird. The Pelagornis sandersi, which lived 25 to 28 million years ago, boasted a wingspan of 20 to 24 feet – twice ...

They are “New Zealand’s largest reptile,” measuring up to about 1.5 feet long and weighing just over 3 pounds. Takahē are flightless birds also native to New Zealand.

Fearsome creature that roamed prehistoric Patagonia was 10 feet tall with a skull larger than a horse's. Argentine fossil points to largest bird ever found - Los Angeles Times ...

Southern cassowary: The giant prehistoric bird with dinosaur feet; ... They are the biggest birds in Australia, reaching up to 6.2 feet (1.9 m) in height. They are flightless birds, ...

Such an epic creature seems to have a niche following within the paleontology community, as studying the avian offers insight into the ecological roles and evolution of modern predatory birds.

Six million years ago, the skies of Argentina were home to fearsome predator – Argentavis magnificens, the largest bird to ever take to the air.It weighed in at 70kg and had a wingspan of 7m ...

The birds were huge, with wingspans reaching up to 21 feet (6.4 meters). And the specific individuals that the fossils belong to may have been the biggest of them all, the study suggests.

2006-10-26 04:00:00 PDT Los Angeles-- A curious teenager in Argentina has discovered the fossil skull of the biggest bird ever found -- a swift, flightless predator 10 feet tall that pursued its ...

They are “New Zealand’s largest reptile,” measuring up to about 1.5 feet long and weighing just over 3 pounds. Takahē are flightless birds also native to New Zealand.

The birds were huge, with wingspans reaching up to 21 feet (6.4 meters). And the specific individuals that the fossils belong to may have been the biggest of them all, the study suggests.