240 KATIT^. 



which they also differ by the relatively shorter tarso-metatarsus, 

 the length of which scarcely exceeds that of the femur. The tarso- 

 metatarsus is much stouter thau that of D. struthioides. 

 Hah. South Island. 



46639-43. The associated right femur, tibio-tarsus, fibula, and 

 tarso-metatarsus ; from a fissure in a limestone deposit at 

 Timaru, South Island. The tarso-metatarsus has a length 

 of 0,325 (12-8 inches), which comes nearer to that of the 

 type of D. rohustus (see page 233) than any others in the 

 Museum. The proportions of the tibio-tarsus and tarso- 

 metatarsus approximate to those obtaining in B. maxiimts, 

 Nos. 32039-42 ; but the second trochlea of the tarso-meta- 

 tarsus is relatively longer than in typical exam2:)les of that 

 species ; and this bone is scarcely longer than the femur. 

 Presented by Sir B. Oiuen, K.C.B., 1875. 



46641. The left tibio-tarsus associated with the preceding specimens. 

 Presented hy Sir B. Owen, K.O.B., 1875. 



46646. The left femur of the same individual. 



Presented by Sir B. Owen, K.C.B., 1875. 



46644. Five phalangeals of the pes associated with the preceding. 



Presented by Sir B. Oiven, K.C.B., 1875. 



46645. The left fibula, associated with the preceding. 



Presented by Sir B. Owen, K.C.B., 1875. 



A. 1 66. The left tibio-tarsus ; from an unknown locality in the South 

 Island. This specimen precisely resembles No, 46641. 



Purchased. 



19463. The left femur ; from the northern part of the South Island. 

 This specimen, of which the extremities are imperfect, 

 approximates to No. 4664G, showing all the characteristics 

 of Dinornis, as distinct from the other genera. The 

 shortness of the neck and the slight projection of the head 

 are very noticeable. Earl Collection. Purchased, 1845. 



Specifically Undetermined Specimens, 



The following sjjecimens indicate birds more or less closely allied to 

 D. noTiE-zealandise and D, maximus, but cannot be referred with 

 certainty to either of those species. 



19456, A right tibio-tarsus, wanting the proximal portion ; from 

 the northern part of the South Island, This specimen 



