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Definition of Tornis
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Gastornis Gastornis Gas*tor"nis, n. [NL., from Gaston M. Plante, the
discover + Gr. ? bird.] (Paleon.)
A genus of large eocene birds from the Paris basin.
Hyphantornis texor Taha Ta"ha, n.
The African rufous-necked weaver bird (Hyphantornis texor).
Notornis Notornis No*tor"nis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? the south, or
southwest + ? bird.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having
rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis
Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand,
but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the
southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite
extinct.
Notornis Mantelli Moho Mo"ho, n. [Native name.] (Zo["o]l.)
A gallinule (Notornis Mantelli) formerly inhabiting New
Zealand, but now supposed to be extinct. It was incapable of
flight. See Notornis.
Notornis Mantelli Notornis No*tor"nis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ? the south, or
southwest + ? bird.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having
rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis
Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand,
but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the
southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite
extinct.
