notornis

[ noh-tawr-nis ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

notornis

/ nəʊˈtɔːnɪs /

See takahe
a rare flightless rail of the genus Notornis, of New Zealand See takahe

1840–50; < New Latin: name of the genus < Greek nót ( os ) the south + órnis bird

C19: New Latin, from Greek notos south + ornis bird

Among other interesting birds Notornis stanleyi is figured on the plate opposite p. 273.

White's figure clearly shows the long wing coverts characteristic of the genus Notornis.

This bird was nearly as large as Notornis, but with a very small head and with a frontal shield.

It might be described as: Resembling Aptornis, but with shorter bill and feet, thus more approaching Notornis.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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