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Argentavis Magnificens Animal Pictures

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Argentavis magnificens Author: Stanton F. Fink

Argentavis magnificens
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The Argentavis Magnificens (literally translated to the Magnificent Argentine bird) was one of the largest birds ever to live.

Argentavis magnificens.

Argentavis magnificens
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This bird roamed the skies of South America from about 6 million years ago up until about 10,000 years ago. The most likely reason for this disappearance is climate change.