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genus notornis
 

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Noun genus notornis has 1 sense
  1. genus Notornis - a genus of Rallidae
    --1 is a kind of     bird genus
    --1 is a member of Rallidae, family Rallidae
    --1 has members: notornis, takahe, Notornis mantelli

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Genus Notornis

Description:

Genus Notornis refers to a taxonomic genus within the family Rallidae, commonly known as the "takahē." It encompasses two species of flightless, ground-dwelling birds endemic to New Zealand. These birds possess robust bodies, long legs, and striking coloration.

Sample sentences:

  1. The genus Notornis includes the South Island takahē (Notornis hochstetteri) and the North Island takahē (Notornis mantelli).
  2. Notornis mantelli, a member of the genus Notornis, is critically endangered due to habitat loss.
  3. The takahē, belonging to genus Notornis, were once thought to be extinct until rediscovered in 1948.

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