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