South Island adzebill

phylum	Chordata	The South Island Adzebill is one of two species of extinct adzebills formerly endemic to New Zealand. Their taxonomic affinity is uncertain, but they have been tentatively assigned to the Gruiformes based on morphology and limited genetic evidence. They were flightless and large, up to 18 kg and 80 cm in length. They became extinct subsequent to the colonization of New Zealand by Polynesians and their accompanying animals, especially dogs and rats. For more information, please visit the Wikipedia genus Entry Get back to Gruiformes
class	Aves
order	Gruiformes
family	†Aptornithidae
genus	†Aptornis
species	†A. defossor

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  Yowies Lost Kingdom 45 New Zealand Greater Adzebill