how big were dodo birds

Dodo birds were about the size of a small child or a large turkey: roughly 2.5–3 feet (about 0.75–1 meter) tall and around 30–50 pounds (about 14–23 kilograms).

Basic size overview

• Most modern estimates put dodos at about 3 feet tall, similar to a large turkey or a medium-sized dog.

• Their weight is usually estimated around 23–50 pounds, with many sources centering near 40–50 pounds for a robust adult bird.

Why numbers differ

• Early artwork and reports often exaggerated dodos as very fat , leading to higher old weight estimates (over 20 kg).

• More recent skeletal and body-mass studies suggest they were sturdy but not grotesquely obese, “neither slim nor fat.”

How that looks in real life

• In height, picture a yardstick standing on the floor, or a tall toddler.

• In bulk, think of a heavy domestic turkey or a small swan on land: chunky body, thick legs, and a big head with a 9-inch beak.

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