Elephant Bird Colouring Page

Elephant Bird (Aepyornis maximus). Country of origin: Madagascar. Extinction: Elephant birds disappeared roughly a thousand years ago, around 1000 CE, although dates vary by population and no exact final year is known. Cause: Human hunting, egg harvesting and habitat change are leading explanations for their disappearance. Special characteristics: Aepyornis maximus was one member of the elephant-bird group. Its massive rounded body, long neck, small head and thick legs distinguished this giant flightless bird. How to Colour: Its precise plumage is unknown. Try earthy brown and grey feathers with dark legs as reconstruction colours. Follow the shaggy body feathers with short strokes and colour carefully around the thick toes.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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