Scientists Uncover Fossil of a Terror Bird That Could Be the Largest Ever Known, Stood Over 8 Feet Tall Scientists have found what could be the largest "terror bird" ever known, from a fossil in ...
A big bird dropping. From a big bird ... If an adult male stretches up to his full height, he can look down on someone five feet five—i.e., me—and he may weigh more than 110 pounds.
Despite their large size — with wingspans reaching around 5.5 feet (1.7 meters) — they're also preyed upon by other birds, including eagles, owls and hawks. But these vultures have a nifty ...
Their thick legs and big feet are adapted to regular walking, and suited for shallow digging to forage for seeds, roots, and insects. Some gallinaceous birds, like the turkey, sport ostentatious ...