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Chunga burmeisteri (Black-legged Seriema)

Black-legged Seriema Dutch: Burmeisters Seriema
Order:	Gruiformes
Family:	Cariamidae
Genus:	Chunga
Species:	Chunga burmeisteri

Rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	102 mm
Length cranium:	46 mm
Width (cranium):	40 mm
Height (cranium):	29 mm
Alternative names: Schwarzfußseriema (German), Cariama de Burmeister (French), Chuña Patinegra (Spanish)

Chlamydotis macqueenii (Macqueen’s Bustard)

Macqueen’s Bustard Dutch: Oostelijke Kraagtrap
Order:	Gruiformes
Family:	Otidae
Genus:	Chlamydotis
Species:	Chlamydotis macqueenii

Rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	115 mm
Length cranium:	51 mm
Width (cranium):	45 mm
Height (cranium):	32 mm
Alternative names: Steppenkragentrappe (German), Outarde de Mcqueen (French), Avutarda Oriental (Spanish)

Rhodonessa caryophyllacea (Pink-headed Duck)

Pink-headed Duck Dutch: Rozekopeend
Order:	Anseriformes
Family:	Anatidae
Genus:	Rhodonessa
Species:	Rhodonessa caryophyllacea

Extinct species, male bird. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	103 mm
Length cranium:	52 mm
Width (cranium):	29 mm
Height (cranium):	26 mm
Alternative names: Rosenkopfente (German), Nette à cou rose (French), Pato de Cabeza Rosada (Spanish)

Fulica gigantea (Giant Coot)

Giant Coot Dutch: Reuzenkoet
Order:	Gruiformes
Family:	Rallidae
Genus:	Fulica
Species:	Fulica gigantea

Male bird, rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	93 mm
Length cranium:	42 mm
Width (cranium):	30 mm
Height (cranium):	24 mm
Alternative names: Riesenbläßhuhn (German), Foulque géante (French), Focha Gigante (Spanish)

Aquila heliaca (Eastern Imperial Eagle)

Eastern Imperial Eagle Dutch: Keizerarend
Order:	Falconiformes
Family:	Accipitridae
Genus:	Aquila
Species:	Aquila heliaca

Rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	118 mm
Length cranium:	67 mm
Width (cranium):	66 mm
Height (cranium):	40 mm
Alternative names: Kaiseradler (German), Aigle impérial (French), Aguila Imperial Oriental (Spanish)

Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus (Black-necked Stork)

Black-necked Stork Dutch: Zwarthalsooievaar
Order:	Ciconiiformes
Family:	Ciconiidae
Genus:	Ephippiorhynchus
Species:	Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus

Female bird. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	389 mm
Length cranium:	74 mm
Width (cranium):	55 mm
Height (cranium):	42 mm
Alternative names: Riesenstorch (German), Jabiru d’Asie (French), Jabirú Asiático (Spanish)

Jabiru mycteria (Jabiru)

Jabiru Dutch: Jabiroe
Order:	Ciconiiformes
Family:	Ciconiidae
Genus:	Jabiru
Species:	Jabiru mycteria

Female bird, rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	368 mm
Length cranium:	77 mm
Width (cranium):	63 mm
Height (cranium):	47 mm
Alternative names: Jabiru (German), Jabiru d’Amérique (French), Jabirú Americano (Spanish)

Leptoptilos dubius (Greater Adjutant)

Greater Adjutant Dutch: Indische Maraboe
Order:	Ciconiiformes
Family:	Ciconiidae
Genus:	Leptoptilos
Species:	Leptoptilos dubius

Female bird, rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	370 mm
Length cranium:	83 mm
Width (cranium):	80 mm
Height (cranium):	48 mm
Alternative names: Großer Adjutant (German), Marabou argala (French), Marabú Argala (Spanish)

Pelecanus crispus (Dalmatian Pelican)

Dalmatian Pelican Dutch: Kroeskoppelikaan
Order:	Pelecaniformes
Family:	Pelecanidae
Genus:	Pelecanus
Species:	Pelecanus crispus

Female bird, rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	455 mm
Length cranium:	85 mm
Width (cranium):	56 mm
Height (cranium):	47 mm
Alternative names: Krauskopfpelikan (German), Pélican frisé (French), Pelícano Ceñudo (Spanish)

Casuarius bennetti (Dwarf Cassowary)

Dwarf Cassowary Dutch: Dwergkasuaris
Order:	Casuariiformes
Family:	Casuariidae
Genus:	Casuarius
Species:	Casuarius bennetti

Rampotheca absent. Many thanks to the Royal Belgian institute of natural sciences, Brussels, for allowing us to photograph this specimen.

Side, top and bottom view of skull. (Click on image to enlarge)
Length:	151 mm
Length cranium:	81 mm
Width (cranium):	60 mm
Height (cranium):	84 mm
Alternative names: Bennetkasuar (German), Casoar de Bennett (French), Casuario Menor (Spanish)