Eremopezus more than a large emu—and more than 10 kg—slightly more than the largest living storks (which reach over 150 cm in height) and the shoebill. The general limit for weight in flying birds is at about 25 kg, the exceptional "Argentavis magnificens" with its size and weight of a good-sized adult human notwithstanding as it evolved under unusual ecological conditions. Large males of the kori bustard ("Ardeotis kori") and great bustard ("Otis tarda") are perfectly capable of flight, while weighing in excess of 20 kg. A wing loading of c. 25 kg/m is the known limit for bird flight under
Blastobasis tarda Blastobasis tarda Blastobasis tarda is a moth of the family Blastobasidae. It is found in Australia in Queensland and New South Wales, as well as New Zealand. It is an introduced species in North America, where it has been found in southern California. It has also been reported from France. The wingspan is about 15 mm. Adults have brown forewings with fringes along the inner margin that are longer than the width of the rest of the wing. The hindwings are paler and narrower and have fringes along the costa and even longer ones along the inner margin. Adults are