Anomalopteryx Oweni
proper noun
Meaning
A flightless bird species from the extinct order Dinornithiformes, characterized by its relatively small size compared to other moa species.
Examples
- Fossil evidence suggests that Anomalopteryx oweni inhabited the dense lowland forests of the North Island.
- Unlike its larger relatives, Anomalopteryx oweni occupied a specific ecological niche in the understory of ancient woodlands.
Synonyms: little bush moa, moa