The moa (dinornis maximus) bird was indigenous to New Zealand and is now extinct. It was a valuable food source for Maori. The Moa was up to 2.5 metres in height and there were twenty-four different species.
max dimension: 70mm
subject area: Social Science, Science
specific themes: History, Bird, New Zealand, Maori, Resources
handling collection number: HC88
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