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Argentavis magnificens (literally "Magnificent Silver Bird") is the largest flying bird ever discovered.
Sometimes called the Giant Teratorn, is an extinct species known from (as of 2006) three sites from the late Miocene (12-5 million years before present) of Central and Northwestern Argentina, South America, where a good sample of fossils has been obtained.
Physical characteristics
Currently accepted estimates:
* Wingspan: 5.7 to 8.3 m (19 - 28 ft)
* Wing area: nearly 7 square m (75 square ft)
* Wing loading: c. 11,5 kg/square m
* Length: 3.5 m
* Height: 1.8 to 2 m
* Weight: 65-100 kg Argentavis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g6...t/teratorn.jpg http://www.esencia21.com/CRIPTO/Aves...tavis-draw.jpg
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That is one big bird!
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Originally Posted by Gnomey  Looking at the first picture I would say we probably were lower than it in the foodchain. Not something I would like to see/meet whilst out and about (unless from a distance)... | You just had to go and say that..
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Originally Posted by DOUGRD You just had to go and say that.. | Yep
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