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Ratites (emus, ostriches, cassowaries, kiwis) are probably the most dinosaur-like birds currently around. Flightless, strong legs for running, flat breastbone, small wings. But the consensus seems to be that ratites evolved from theropods that had teeth rather than beaks. So, for example, velociraptor skulls would be quite different from that of emus.
But I digress. Carry on!
That's what we want to read in the bird nerds thread, play on!
I took this photo of a Magpie Goose on the weekend and apparently they are a very ancient species too. Older than Emus etc




