Pachyornis
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| Scientific name | Pachyornis |
|---|---|
| Extinction status | Extinct |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Order | Moa |
| Rank | Genus |
| Higher classification | Moa |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2956254 |
About Pachyornis
Pachyornis is an extinct genus of ratites from New Zealand which belonged to the moa family. Like all ratites it was a member of the order Struthioniformes. The Struthioniformes are flightless birds with a sternum without a keel. They also have a distinctive palate.