Some images to illustrate our previous post on "Big birds".
Size comparison of some of the better known large, flightless, extinct predatory birds. Kelenken, Phorusrhacos, Titanis and Gastornis.. Author Shepherdfan. From [1]
Kelenken. The giant bird could snap up dog-sized mammals. From [2]
Drawing of Phorusrhacos, a giant prehistoric bird by Charles R. Knight published in Animals of the Past (1901). From [3]
Bibliography.
[1] Wikimedia.
[2] Telegraph. Hang on to your dog: meet the vicious 10ft terror bird. 26.10.2006.
[3] Wikipedia.
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