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Re: birds and avians again
From: T. Mike Keesey <tmk@dinosauricon.com>
> On Fri, 31 Aug 2001 ELurio@aol.com wrote:
> > In a message dated 8/31/01 5:35:35 PM, jodan99@uol.com.br writes:
> > 2) the Linnean definition of Aves = feathered, winged, WARM-blooded
> > oviparous vertebrates
>
> What about kiwis? _Caudipteryx_?
IMHO, with this definition, the kiwi is a bird (flightless, but a bird).
... And _Caudipteryx_ also!!!
Friendly - LJB.