Leptoptilos patagonicus

In comparison with extant Leptoptilos, L. patagonicus is larger than L. javanicus and similar in size to the largest members of L. dubius and L. crumenifer. In comparison with extant Leptoptilos, the hindlimbs are larger than the forelimbs, resulting in shorter wings relative to extant Leptoptilos, a characteristic shared by the extinct Leptoptilos falconeri. L. patagonicus is smaller than L. falconeri. The humerus and ulna are shorter than those of L. dubius and L. crumenifer. The tibiotarsus is shorter than that of L. falconeri, but slighter longer than those usually found in L. dubius and L. crumenifer. == References ==