Notornis

prop. n.

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(Zool.) A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand, but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite extinct.

Noun

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notornis - flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules Synonyms: Notornis mantelli, takahe

genus Notornis, Notornis mantelli, rail, takahe