dinornis Definition
- 1an extinct flightless bird of the family Dinornithidae, native to New Zealand
- 2also known as the moa
Using dinornis: Examples
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The Dinornis was a large and heavy bird that lived in New Zealand.
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The extinction of the Dinornis is believed to have been caused by hunting and habitat loss.
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Summary: dinornis in Brief
The term 'dinornis' [dɪˈnɔːrnɪs] refers to an extinct flightless bird of the family Dinornithidae, native to New Zealand. Also known as the moa, the Dinornis was a large and heavy bird that lived in New Zealand. The extinction of the Dinornis is believed to have been caused by hunting and habitat loss.
