World's largest ever bird has been named: Vorombe titan

Wednesday, September 26, 2018 - 09:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

After decades of conflicting evidence and numerous publications, scientists have finally put the 'world's largest bird' debate to rest. Vorombe titan (meaning 'big bird' in Malagasy and Greek), has taken the title reaching weights of up to 800 kg and three meters tall, with the research also discovering unexpected diversity in these Madagascan creatures.

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