struthioniformes

IPA: strˈuθiʌnʌfɔrmz

a ratite bird order: ostriches and related extinct birds; known from the pleistocene onward

Examples of "struthioniformes" in Sentences

The struthioniformes, including ostriches and emus, are large flightless birds native to Africa and Australia
The struthioniformes have powerful legs adapted for running, with each foot having only two toes
Ostriches, a type of struthioniformes, are the largest and heaviest living bird species
Emus, another struthioniformes species, are known for their distinctive call and agile running abilities
The struthioniformes are part of the ratite group of birds, which also includes kiwis and rheas