What is another word for dinornithidae?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪnɔːnˌɪθɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Dinornithidae is the scientific name of an extinct family of flightless birds commonly known as moas. Moas were native to New Zealand and ranged in size from about chicken-sized to over 10 feet tall. Some synonyms for Dinornithidae include Megalapteryx, Euryapteryx, and Pachyornis. Megalapteryx refers to the largest species of moa, which stood at over 10 feet tall and weighed over 500 pounds. Euryapteryx refers to a group of medium-sized moas, while Pachyornis refers to a group of smaller moas with thick, robust bones. Although moas became extinct around 500 years ago, their fossils continue to provide valuable insights into the biodiversity and evolution of New Zealand's unique fauna.
