Haast.—On the Measurements of Dinornis Bones. 29 
The metatarsus, of which, as before observed, we have only a fragment, 
is remarkably flat and broad, and does not narrow towards the middle like 
Din. giganteus. When restored according to the metatarsus belonging to 
No. 19, it would be about twenty-three inches long. 
We obtained also parts of a specimen of No. 19, which have all the 
characteristics of this species, but somewhat smaller in all the dimensions 
The tibia is remarkably thick round the shaft, and presents altogether a 
very different appearance from that of Din. giganteus. 
No. 20. Dinornis giganteus. 
Bones were obtained belonging to six distinct birds of this species, one 
of the most perfect of which, when articulated, measured nine feet ten 
inches, and of which I send a photograph. The character of its bones is 
identical with those given by Professor Owen, except in some small details. 
irth of Girth of shaft, Girth of 
ee of 
bon proximal end. thinnest part. distal end. 
Tarsus metatarsus 18 9i in. i '8 in. 16:6 in. 
Tibia 340 ,, BLD y 69 , M8 s 
Femur .. 165 ,, IST, ST y 186 ,, 
No. 21. Dinornis robustus, Owen. 
The measurements given are those of the specimen articulated for the 
Canterbury Museum. Besides which we obtained a few bones belonging to 
another bird, very little inferior in size. Both correspond well with the 
figures and descriptions of Professor Owen. 
Girth of Girth of at Girth of 
Length of irt 
bone proximal end. thinnest distal end. 
Tarsus metatarsus 16°2 in. 12:6 in. 6:2 a 15:2 in. 
Tibia . 804, 191, SR, = E, 
Femur ... 146 ,, 1590, TT u AMT. 
