Birds bird 23. Aepyornis maximus is commonly known as the elephant bird a term that apparently originated from marco polos account of the rukh in 1298 although he was apparently referring to an eagle like bird strong enough to seize an elephant with its talons. The classification of birds involves grouping of birds into categories according to physiological similarities and more recently by consideration of their genetic make up. Sightings of eggs of elephant birds by sailors eg. Most birds cannot move their eyes although there are exceptions such as the great cormorant.
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