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Aepyornis maximus
The Elephant bird (Aepyornis maximus) is a bird found in Madagascar. Forests and scrub on the island of Madagascar. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the Elephant bird on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Aepyornis maximus |
|---|---|
| Region | Africa |
| Found in | Madagascar |
🏡 Where the Elephant bird lives
Forests and scrub on the island of Madagascar.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 It was the heaviest bird ever known, and its eggs were the biggest known for any bird.
Questions about the Elephant bird
Where does the Elephant bird live?
The Elephant bird lives in Madagascar. Forests and scrub on the island of Madagascar.
Is the Elephant bird endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.