What is another word for Pinguinus Impennis?
Pronunciation: [pˈɪŋɡwɪnəs ɪmpˈɛniz] (IPA) 
Pinguinus Impennis is a Latin term that refers to the now-extinct species of flightless bird known as the great auk. This bird was known for its distinctive white and black feathers and was found in abundance along the coastal areas of the North Atlantic. There are a few synonyms for Pinguinus Impennis, including the large penguin, northern penguin, garefowl, and the Danish or German hen. These synonyms were used to describe the great auk because of its physical features and the regions where it could be found. Sadly, the great auk was overhunted for its feathers, meat, and oil, and was declared extinct in the mid-19th century.
