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 * Aepyornis hildebrandti Burckhardt, Pal. Abh. (VI) II, p. 127 (1893).

MUST refer my readers to Dr. Burckhardt's description, as it is too long and too technical to be reproduced here, especially as it is not comparative. I, however, give here some of his measurements:—

The locality of the type is Sirabé.

Habitat: Madagascar.


 * Aepyornis lentus Milne-Edwards & Grandidier, C.R. CXVIII, p. 124 (1894).

RIGINAL description as follows: "Ae. lentus is remarkable from its short and massive feet.

Habitat: Madagascar.