All articles tagged with #terrorbird
The article explores the fascinating world of terror birds, prehistoric flightless birds known for their formidable size and predatory nature. It delves into recent paleontological findings that shed light on their evolutionary history and ecological role, highlighting the joy and excitement these discoveries bring to scientists and enthusiasts alike.
A newly identified fossil of a 'terror bird' from the Middle Miocene era, discovered in Colombia, may represent the largest known member of its kind. The fossil, a fragment of a lower leg bone, suggests the bird was over 2.5 meters tall and weighed more than 150 kilograms. This discovery, detailed in a study published in Papers in Palaeontology, marks the northernmost evidence of such birds in South America and hints at a possible new species within the phorusrhacid group, although the limited material prevents definitive classification.