What is another word for dinornithiformes?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪnɔːnˌɪθɪfˌɔːmz] (IPA) 
The word Dinornithiformes refers to a group of extinct flightless birds that were native to New Zealand. These birds were enormous, standing up to 3 meters tall, and weighed up to 250 kg. While not commonly used, there are a few synonyms for Dinornithiformes. One example is the moa, which is the common name for these extinct birds. Another synonym is the Dinornithes, which refers to the taxonomic order these birds belong to. The word Aves Struthioniformes is also sometimes used as a synonym, as it refers to the order of large flightless birds that includes the ostrich, emu, and cassowary, among others.
