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By contrast to the very delicate pelican humerus and ulna in the previous post, here is the left femur of Aepyornis OUMNH 4950 — an “elephant bird” from Antolanbiby, Madagascar.

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Here’s my newest specimen: a tiny baby bird, maybe 5 or 6 cm from wingtip to foot.